Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Recruit by Nature; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Nappies and wipes provided

Outdoor play area

Healthy meals provision

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their Horsham early years team. The role involves delivering high-quality EYFS-guided care and learning in a warm, home-from-home setting.

You will work 40 hours per week, all year round, with a 7:30am–6:30pm schedule and 51 weeks of operation. A supportive team and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Experience in nursery, childcare or early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care and support children's learning.
• Support routines, play, and development in line with EYFS.
• Plan and deliver purposeful play and learning activities.
• Observe, assess and record progress accurately.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to outdoor/indoor learning and safe environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Communication

Independence

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Horsham, West Sussex, RH13

Recruit by Nature is seeking a caring and committed Nursery Practitioner to join the welcoming early years team at a nursery in Horsham. This is an excellent opportunity to support children to play, learn and grow through high-quality care, purposeful activities and EYFS-guided learning.

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week, all year round

Salary

£29,120 per year.

Benefits

• Supportive, caring and highly qualified early years team
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing guidance and support
• Career progression and internal promotion opportunities
• Home-from-home nursery environment
• Daily extracurricular activities included
• Nappies and wipes included
• Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
• Healthy and balanced food provision
• Child-centred indoor and outdoor learning experiences

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

The nursery is open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery setting closes for one week between Christmas and New Year. Individual shift arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Job Description

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide high-quality care and support children’s learning and development within a safe, nurturing and stimulating EYFS environment. You will work closely with colleagues and families to help children build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy positive early learning experiences.

The Horsham setting offers enriching indoor and outdoor learning spaces, a home-from-home atmosphere and a holistic approach to early years education. You will support child-centred activities, curiosity, creativity and children’s progress through play and exploration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive and attentive care for children
• Support children with daily routines, learning and development
• Support children’s development in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver purposeful play and learning activities
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress accurately
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Support children’s communication, language and physical development
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social development
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and outdoor learning
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating learning environment

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• You hold a recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised subject.
• You have relevant experience working in a nursery, childcare or early years setting.
• You have experience supporting children’s care, learning and development.
• You can contribute to EYFS practice through purposeful play, observation and daily routines.
• You are caring, reliable and able to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues.
• You can work independently, use initiative and follow safeguarding and nursery procedures.
• Also suitable for: Nursery Nurses, Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Educators, Childcare Practitioners, Childcare Assistants and Nursery Assistants.

Company Culture

You will join an established early years childcare organisation with more than 30 years of experience delivering safe, nurturing and high-quality care. The Horsham nursery has a warm, local feel, a calm and stimulating environment, and a strong family atmosphere. The highly qualified team places children’s development at the heart of its practice and supports both guided and child-led learning.