Level 3 Nursery Practitioner-Afternoon Shift

New Staff Employment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A warm and welcoming nursery in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner for the afternoon shift. This part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with children aged 0-5 in a nurturing environment. You'll be responsible for supervising children, organizing engaging activities, and maintaining a safe and happy nursery atmosphere. Join a supportive team that values your passion for early years education and offers competitive pay. If you're enthusiastic and dedicated to fostering positive relationships with children and their families, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Friendly support from agency consultant

Opportunities for longer-term placements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about early years and supporting young children.
• Experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support care and supervision of children aged 0–5 during afternoons.
• Set up engaging activities and support snack time.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating nursery environment.

Skills

Early Years Qualification

Childcare Experience

Nurturing Attitude

Reliability

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner-Afternoon Shift

£14 - 16 per hour

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Afternoon Shift (Leighton Buzzard)
Leighton Buzzard
Part-Time | Wednesday to Friday | 3:00pm – 6:00pm

We’re working with a warm and welcoming nursery in Leighton Buzzard looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their afternoon team, as part of there wrap around care. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about early years and enjoys supporting young children in a caring, play-based environment.

Role Highlights:

Support the care and supervision of children aged 0–5 during the afternoon session

Help set up and run engaging activities, tidy up, and support snack time

Ensure the nursery environment remains safe, happy, and stimulating

Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

What We’re Looking For:
️ Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification (essential)
️ Experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
️ A nurturing, enthusiastic attitude
️ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
️ Reliability and a genuine love for working with children

Why Join Us?

Competitive hourly pay – paid weekly

Friendly support from your agency consultant

Opportunities for longer-term or permanent placements

A lovely local nursery with a supportive team

Start: ASAP or flexible depending on your availability

Reference: AfternoonLevel3

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