Level 3 Nursery Practitioner: Nurture & Inspire Learning

Blenheim Schools; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Nature-rich setting

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Akeley Wood Junior School is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the Nursery team at Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Buckingham. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm shifts, on a permanent 52-week contract, with a salary up to £29,500 per annum.

You will support high-quality care, plan age-appropriate activities, build relationships with children and families, and work as a Key Worker.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Experience in nursery/early years setting.
• Strong communication with children and parents.
• Understanding of safeguarding and safe working practices.
• Flexibility and resilience; passion for helping children flourish.
• SEND experience or First Aid qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children in the Nursery.
• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities tailored to individual needs.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families and communicate clearly.
• Act as a Key Worker and document each child’s progress with care.
• Model a calm, nurturing approach and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stimulating environment and high hygiene standards.
• Support daily routines including meals, rest, play and transitions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a welcoming and inclusive setting.

Skills

Level 3 childcare qualification

Nursery/Early Years experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

SEND experience/First Aid (advantage)

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Akeley Wood Junior School is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the Nursery team at Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Buckingham. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm shifts, on a permanent 52-week contract, with a salary up to £29,500 per annum.

You will support high-quality care, plan age-appropriate activities, build relationships with children and families, and work as a Key Worker.