Level 3 Nursery Practitioner — 4-Day Week & EYFS Expert

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Staff childcare discount

Workplace pension

Training and professional development

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS check

On-site parking

Staff referral programme

Christmas closure

Job summary

Little Larks Day Nursery in Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an established team. You will provide high‑quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, creating a safe, nurturing environment and supporting individual development.

The role involves planning engaging activities, delivering EYFS‑aligned sessions, and collaborating with families and colleagues to ensure excellent early years experiences.

Qualifications

• Full Level 3 EY/Childcare qualification required.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
• One year of nursery or early years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Support children’s learning, wellbeing and development, including Key Person responsibilities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively to maintain high standards of care and professional practice.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Little Larks Day Nursery in Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an established team. You will provide high‑quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years, creating a safe, nurturing environment and supporting individual development.

The role involves planning engaging activities, delivering EYFS‑aligned sessions, and collaborating with families and colleagues to ensure excellent early years experiences.