Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a term-time only role in a nursery setting in Greater London. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, supporting learning and wellbeing for young children.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, observation-based progress tracking, and close collaboration with families and the wider team. Term-time hours offer a balanced work-life arrangement.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have Level 3 Early Years qualification and nursery experience.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development.
• Warm, proactive approach to supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and support engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Act as a key person and build positive relationships with families.
• Complete observations and contribute to assessments of progress.
• Encourage confidence, independence and learning through play.
• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with the nursery team and contribute to day-to-day running.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Observation & assessment

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join an established nursery setting on a term-time only basis.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an Early Years professional looking for a role that offers a better work-life balance and the benefit of working during term time only. The nursery is actively interviewing, so this is an excellent time to apply if you are looking for your next Early Years opportunity.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS


• Planning and supporting engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences


• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children


• Supporting children's individual learning, development and wellbeing


• Acting as a key person and building positive relationships with children and their families


• Completing observations and contributing to assessments of children's progress


• Encouraging children's confidence, independence and learning through play


• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice


• Working collaboratively with the wider nursery team


• Contributing positively to the day-to-day running of the setting

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience working within a nursery or Early Years environment. You will have a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, alongside a warm and proactive approach to supporting young children.

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