Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery group in Bristol is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and joyful environment for children. Responsibilities include monitoring child development and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and at least 2 years of experience in an early years setting. With competitive salary and numerous benefits, this is a great opportunity to grow within the childcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

31 days of annual leave

Fully funded professional development

Childcare discount

Pension scheme

Employee referral bonus

Social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.
• Passionate about mentoring and supporting your team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key person, tracking development and building strong bonds with children and families.
• Maintain records of observations and progress using nursery systems.
• Ensure a safe environment through daily checks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don’t just provide childcare - we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow.

We’re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and Bristol is Ofsted-rated “Good”, registered for 120 children and praised by Ofsted for its child-led learning, strong safeguarding, and warm staff-child relationships.

We’re now seeking a passionateNursery Practitionerto join our Bristol team - someone who shares our values of curiosity, compassion, and commitment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £25,400 - £29,000 per year
• Career growth opportunities, including mentoring and leadership training
• 31 days of annual leave, including 3 bonus days over Christmas (based on performance)
• Fully funded professional development, including paid time off for training
• Childcare discountand free daily meals
• Pension schemeand well-being programs
• Employee referral bonus: Earn £400 for each successful referral
• Social eventssuch as summer BBQs and festive parties

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as a key person, tracking development and building strong bonds with children and families
• Maintain records of observations, assessments, and progress using our nursery systems
• Support daily routines including sleep, mealtimes, toileting, and transitions
• Ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment through daily checks and shared responsibility
• Support your room leader or manager in ensuring all policies are followed

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare(or equivalent)
• 2+ years of experiencein a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge ofEYFS and child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Passionate aboutmentoring and supporting your team
• Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and well-being of all children in our care

Location & Shifts

• We are located 1 minute fromStockwell Station (Victoria & Northern Lines)- easy access from anywhere in South or Central London.
• Working Hours: Full-time, 8-hour shifts within our operating hours of 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Shifts are allocated on a rotational basis to ensure smooth daily operations. Please note we do not offer part-time or fully flexible shift patterns for this role.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to two satisfactory references and anEnhanced DBS check. Candidates who have lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years must provide anoverseas criminal record check.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and work in a vibrant, well-resourced nursery that puts people first -apply now and join the MRN Stockwell team.