Level 3 Nursery practitioner

Maxxi Childcare LTD; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated professional to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. You will be responsible for fostering relationships with families, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements, and planning educational activities. Strong communication and planning skills are essential for this role which also offers opportunities for professional development and mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting.
• Ability to plan and assess children's learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a key person approach to support children and families.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Plan and evaluate children's learning.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare or early years education

Job description

Overview

Create and maintain a safe, happy, and stimulating environment that enables children to thrive and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a key person approach, building strong, supportive relationships with children and families.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare, SEND, British Values, and all statutory requirements are consistently met.
• Plan, observe, and evaluate children’s learning in line with the EYFS curriculum, maintaining accurate records through formative and summative assessments.
• Conduct parent meetings to share progress, and work in partnership with parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., SENDCOs, EYFS advisors, health practitioners).
• Support smooth transitions for children moving between rooms and on to primary school.
• Promote children’s health and wellbeing by meeting nutritional needs, complying with Food Safety Regulations, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Take shared responsibility for health, safety, and security across the nursery, adhering to all policies, emergency procedures, and company standards.
• Role model best practice, mentoring and supporting colleagues, new staff, and apprentices.
• Demonstrate and uphold the company’s values, philosophy, and ethos in daily practice.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development, completing training and staying up to date with industry knowledge.