Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Teach Plus Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Redbridge seeks an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their Early Years team from September 2025. The role involves supporting children in their foundational learning stages, ensuring a nurturing environment, and collaborating with the Early Years team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for early education and hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

Excellent support from a caring team

Term time only position

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Previous school-based experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, stimulating environment for children's individual needs.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Observe and assess children's development to support planning.

Skills

Nurturing

Communication

Observation

Planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner | September 2025
Daily Rate: £100-£125
Location: Redbridge
Contract: Term Time Only - Full-Time

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Redbridge is seeking a nurturing and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their Early Years team full-time from September 2025.This role is based within the school's nursery provision, supporting children aged 3-4 in their foundational stage of learning and development.

This is a term-time only position, ideal for someone who is passionate about Early Years education and wants to contribute to a child-centred, school-based nursery setting.

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Create a warm, stimulating, and safe environment that supports every child's individual needs
• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Observe, assess, and record children's development to support future planning and progress
• Encourage language development, early literacy, and numeracy through play-based learning
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Support children's personal care routines, independence, and well-being
• Work collaboratively with the nursery teacher and Early Years team
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are always followed

Additional Information:

This role is based in a well-resourced nursery setting within a Redbridge primary school

• The school offers excellent support and a caring team environment
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required (or willingness to apply)
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential
• Ideal for practitioners looking to grow their Early Years career in a school setting

Essential Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as:

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• BTEC National Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
• Or another DfE-recognised equivalent Level 3 qualification

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Next Steps:

If this Level 3 Nursery Practitioner role in Redbridge sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Kam at Teach Plus for more information.Alternatively, click ‘apply' and we'll be in touch!

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