Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm

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

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.