Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Teach Plus; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in London is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a primary school's nursery team in Redbridge starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will support children aged 3-4 in a nurturing environment, planning activities and fostering development. This full-time, term-time only position requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and offers excellent support and learning opportunities within a dedicated team.

Benefits

Excellent support from a caring team

Ongoing assistance for career development

Qualifications

• Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Desirable previous school-based experience.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, stimulating environment for children.
• Plan engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observe and record children's development.
• Encourage language development through play.
• Build relationships with children and parents.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Engagement with children

Planning activities

Observation and assessment

Collaboration with staff

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!

Teach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.

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With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.

We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.