Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to work across Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will contribute to a safe, stimulating environment and support children’s early years development.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, with prior nursery experience and a strong grasp of EYFS principles. Various full-time and part-time positions are available, starting ASAP with ongoing bookings.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is desirable.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care and learning opportunities for children.
• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical and educational development.
• Observe and monitor children's progress and development.
• Contribute to learning records and development plans.
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery policies at all times.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Observational skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Role: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Qualification: Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification

Are you a passionate and caring Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within Early Years?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to work within nurseries and Early Years settings across Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for dedicated practitioners who are passionate about providing children with a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where they can learn, develop and thrive.

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children's development during their early years.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children




• Planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities




• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and educational development




• Working in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)




• Observing and monitoring children's progress and development




• Contributing to children's learning records and development plans




• Supporting children's individual routines and needs




• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment




• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues




• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you should:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification




• Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting




• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework




• Be caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable




• Have strong communication and teamwork skills




• Be confident supporting children's individual learning and development




• Be able to build positive relationships with children and families




• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements




• Opportunities within nurseries across Cambridge and the surrounding areas




• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities




• Competitive rates of pay




• A variety of Early Years settings to develop your skills and experience

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excelle