Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Step Teachers Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

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Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a caring early years setting in a full‑time, temporary to permanent role. Salary is paid weekly via PAYE, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and child welfare.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 EY qualification and has nursery experience, a nurturing approach, and good teamwork skills. The role offers progression towards permanent employment from September 2026.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and child development.
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and committed to a full‑time role.
• Willingness to start on a temporary basis with aim of becoming permanent.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Plan and support age‑appropriate, play‑based learning activities.
• Observe, assess, and contribute to children’s developmental records.
• Support children’s personal care, routines, and well‑being.
• Promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and early years policies at all times.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Caring & nurturing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability for full-time role

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Full-time, temporary to permanent fromas soon as possible

The inspection report highlights a caring and well‑established early years environment where children feel safe, settled, and well supported. Staff provide nurturing interactions and consistent routines that promote children’s personal, social, and early learning development. Leadership places strong emphasis on children’s welfare and creates a welcoming, supportive setting for both children and families.

This Level 3 Nursery Practitioner role offers the opportunity to work full time within a supportive early years setting on a temporary to permanent basis. The Level 3 Nursery Practitioner will play a key role in supporting children’s learning, development, and well‑being through high‑quality care and engaging early years practice. This role is ideal for a qualified practitioner seeking stability, progression, and the opportunity to secure a permanent position from September 2026.

Duties as Level 3 Nursery Practitioner:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children
• Plan and support age‑appropriate, play‑based learning activities
• Observe, assess, and contribute to children’s developmental records
• Support children’s personal care, routines, and well‑being
• Promote positive behaviour, social interaction, and emotional development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent routines
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and early years policies at all times

Ideal Level 3 Nursery Practitioner:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a full‑time role
• Willingness to start on a temporary basis with the aim of becoming permanent
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.