Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early education provider is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team at Little Thinkers Nursery. This role involves creating a nurturing environment, planning activities, and collaborating with parents to support children's development. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and work across two vibrant settings, providing an opportunity for growth and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career advancement within the organization

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure well-being and development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child Development

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitionerto join our team working 40 hours per week.Our Little Thinkers Nursery at Kings Ash Academy was created in November of last year and is growing in reputation and in capacity.We provide care and early education for children aged 0–2 years, with most of our children transitioning to the school nursery as they grow.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will be joining a caring team, who thrive on teamwork and a challenge. We are looking for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our children to join with us and support in the childcare at our exciting new provision.

This position offers the opportunity to work across two vibrant settings:Kings Ash Academy andCurledge Street Academy. We are looking for a flexible and dedicated individual who is happy to work in either setting, depending on the needs of the team.

This role will commence in September 2025, with a comprehensive induction and full training provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime, and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized nursery environment.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Little Thinkers is a small family of Nurseries providing childcare and early years provision to families. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing environment filled with learning opportunities.

At Little Thinkers, our experienced, qualified and caring staff help children discover their world through multi-sensory experiences, make new friends and become confident, independent learners. We are extremely proud to be part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust; a partnership that enables us to craft a curriculum for your child that will give them the best start on an incredible educational journey. Our wonder curriculum helps children gain the skills and confidence they need to progress to Primary school.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Next steps:

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Prospective candidates are invited to visit our welcoming schools. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our Little Thinkers to contactEmma Varney, Office Manager via email [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please [e-mail]