Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

UCM Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Flexible working options

Staff benefits

Job summary

UCM Education is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a caring Early Years setting in the UK. This permanent role offers flexible hours with a salary up to £27,000 and the option of 40 hours across 5 days or 37 hours across 4 days. Up to 35 days' holiday and strong staff benefits are also available.

You will provide high-quality care, support learning through play-based activities, and work in a safeguarding-conscious environment alongside a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with children under five.
• Good understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children under five.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Support children's individual needs and independence.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and professional practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver consistent provision.
• Support smooth day-to-day nursery operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a supportive Early Years setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified childcare professional with experience working with children under five who is looking for a stable, permanent role with flexible working options and strong staff benefits.

The role offers a salary of up to £27,000, with the choice of working 40 hours across 5 days or 37 hours across 4 days. Staff can also benefit from up to 35 days' holiday, alongside the opportunity to develop their Early Years career within a welcoming nursery environment.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children under five
• Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through engaging play-based experiences
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment
• Acting as a key person and building positive relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations and contributing to assessments of children's progress
• Supporting children's individual needs and encouraging their confidence and independence
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality Early Years provision
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children under five. You will have a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, together with a genuine passion for supporting young children. Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills are essential.

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About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment