Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Nurture Young Learners

Blenheim Schools; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blenheim Schools is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School in Buckingham, MK19 6DA. The role is a permanent, full-time position running 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year, starting October 2026.

UK applicants only; sponsorship not provided. The ideal candidate will be Level 3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years, with a warm and energetic demeanor, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child development best practices.
• Warm, energetic and nurturing approach to early-years education.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, engaging environment for children.
• Support learning and development through play-based activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Act as a Key Worker, observing and celebrating progress.
• Support daily routines including play, mealtimes and rest.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Maintain high safeguarding, health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Blenheim Schools is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School in Buckingham, MK19 6DA. The role is a permanent, full-time position running 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year, starting October 2026.

UK applicants only; sponsorship not provided. The ideal candidate will be Level 3 qualified in Childcare or Early Years, with a warm and energetic demeanor, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child