Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

OFG Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education's Akeley Wood Junior School is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, caring team. You'll help children explore, learn through play and build strong bonds with families.

Your role as Key Worker includes safeguarding, delivering play-based learning, and monitoring progress while collaborating with colleagues across Blenheim Schools. Experience with SEND welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is essential.
• Demonstrated passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Caring, energetic and committed to high-quality Early Years education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can thrive.
• Deliver engaging play-based learning experiences.
• Support children's development, confidence and independence.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Act as a Key Worker and monitor children's progress.
• Promote high standards of safeguarding, health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the team to provide outstanding care and learning experiences.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Understanding of child development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Are you a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a nursery where you can truly make a difference every day? We're looking for a warm, caring and enthusiastic Early Years professional to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive nursery environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn and develop through play, and where your ideas, creativity and contributions are genuinely valued. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking for your next exciting role, you'll have the chance to help shape young minds, build strong relationships with families and play an important part in every child's early learning journey.

What you will be doing

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can thrive
• Delivering engaging play-based learning experiences
• Supporting children's development, confidence and independence
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Acting as a Key Worker and monitoring children's progress
• Promoting high standards of safeguarding, health and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively to provide outstanding care and learning experiences

Requirements

• Level 3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years (essential)
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• Caring, energetic and committed to delivering high-quality Early Years education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good understanding of child development and safeguarding
• Experience supporting children with SEND and qualifications such as Paediatric First Aid are welcomed but not essential.

About the School - Akeley Wood Junior School

Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim, is a thriving co-educational independent school set across two beautiful campuses in the Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate students from 12 months to 18 years, offering a warm, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best.

We provide inspiring spaces for learning, from woodland outdoor areas to specialist classrooms, creative arts studios and modern sports facilities. We are proud of our strong pastoral culture, our focus on individual strengths and our commitment to helping students grow into confident, curious and compassionate young people.

Joining Akeley Wood School means becoming a part of a dedicated collaborative team who believe in high expectations, meaningful relationships and the transformative power of education., Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.