Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Baby Room)

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education in Greenwich is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming Early Years setting. The role is focused on babies, primarily in the Baby Room, with occasional support for Rising 2s.

It offers a four-day working week and 35 hours per week to promote a balanced pattern. You will provide high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS, support development and wellbeing through nurturing experiences, build strong relationships with children and families, and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is preferred.
• Experience with babies and under-two children is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for babies and younger children in line with the EYFS.
• Support children's early learning, development and emotional wellbeing through nurturing, age-appropriate experiences.
• Create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment for babies.
• Plan and deliver sensory, play-based activities to encourage exploration.
• Support children's routines including feeding, sleeping and personal care.
• Encourage early communication, physical development and social interaction.
• Act as a key person and build strong relationships with children and families.
• Complete observations and assessments to monitor progress and inform planning.
• Provide occasional support for Rising 2s when required.
• Maintain high safeguarding, hygiene, health and safety standards and professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming Early Years setting in Greenwich. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys working with babies and supporting young children during their earliest stages of learning and development.

The role will be based primarily within the Baby Room, with some additional support provided to the Rising 2s age group. Offering a four-day working week and 35 hours per week, this position would suit a qualified Early Years professional looking for a rewarding role with a more balanced working pattern.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education for babies and younger children in line with the EYFS
• Supporting children's early learning, development and emotional wellbeing through nurturing, age-appropriate experiences
• Creating a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment where babies feel secure and supported
• Planning and delivering sensory, play-based activities that encourage exploration and development
• Supporting children's individual routines, including feeding, sleeping and personal care
• Encouraging early communication, physical development and social interaction
• Acting as a key person and building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and inform future planning
• Providing occasional support within the Rising 2s age group when required
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, hygiene, health and safety and professional practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistently high standards of care

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. Experience working with babies and children under two would be particularly beneficial.

You will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and early childhood development, alongside a caring, patient and attentive approach to supporting younger children. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.