Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Outdoor play area

Spanish lessons

Nappies and creams

CCTV security

Healthy meals

Calm environment

Family atmosphere

Daily activities

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is seeking a caring Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming Loughton nursery in Essex. You will support babies, toddlers and preschool children through EYFS-guided learning in a safe, nurturing setting.

This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week, year-round, with ongoing training and career development opportunities within a family-friendly environment. You will work closely with families, plan purposeful play, observe progress and contribute to a calm,

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Experience in nursery/early years setting
• Ability to support EYFS learning through play and routines

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive care for children
• Support babies, toddlers and preschoolers with daily routines
• Plan and deliver purposeful play and learning activities
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Support communication, language and physical development
• Encourage independence and social development
• Contribute to outdoor learning and activities
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Loughton, Essex, IG10

Recruit by Nature is seeking a caring and committed Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming early years team in Loughton. This is an excellent opportunity to support babies, toddlers and preschool children 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
• Calm, stimulating and family-feel nursery environment
• Daily extracurricular activities included
• Acting, singing and dancing sessions
• Weekly Spanish lessons
• Branded nappies and creams provided
• CCTV safety and security systems
• Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
• Healthy and balanced food provision

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

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

Job Description

As a Level 3 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 play, learn and grow in a positive and engaging setting.

The Loughton nursery provides enriching indoor and outdoor spaces, a home-from-home atmosphere and a holistic approach to early years learning. 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 babies, toddlers and preschool children with daily routines
• 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 accuratelyBuild 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 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: Level 3 Nursery Nurses, Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Educators and experienced Childcare Practitioners.

Company Culture

You will join an established early years childcare group with more than 20 years of experience providing care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The Loughton nursery has a calm, stimulating and caring family feel, with children’s development at the heart of its practice. The highly qualified team supports guided and child-led learning through enriching indoor and outdoor environments.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.