Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Smart Kids Nursery; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Kids Nursery in the United Kingdom is recruiting qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners to join our expanding team. You will deliver high-quality care and activities in line with EYFS, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

You will work closely with colleagues, maintain safeguarding standards, complete observations and assessments, and build positive relationships with families. A Level 3 qualification in Childcare/EYFS and an enhanced DBS are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years.
• Demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing and individual needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years

Job description

We are recruiting qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioners to join our expanding team. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding early years care and education.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive nursery where high standards, safeguarding, and staff development are a priority.

As a Qualified Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will contribute to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS requirements
• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Observe, assess, and accurately record children’s progress
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and individual needs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Work effectively as part of a team to maintain staff ratios and routines
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times
• Attend staff meetings, training, and supervisions as required

Requirements (Essential):

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• Proven experience working in an early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Enhanced DBS check (including children’s barred list), or willingness to obtain one
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, professional, and committed to high standards of care

Desirable Requirements:

• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Experience completing observations and assessments
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and inspection readiness
• Willingness to undertake further training and CPD