Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in London seeks a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their team. You will be responsible for supporting children's development and ensuring their well-being in a nurturing environment. The role offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team atmosphere. Join us if you're ready to make a positive impact on children's lives.

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.
• Knowledge of EYFS and child development is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key person, tracking development of children.
• Maintain records of observations and progress.
• Support daily routines including meals and sleep.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Childcare

2+ years of experience

Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passionate about mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)

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 Kennington is Ofsted-rated “Outstanding”, registered for 150 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 ourKennington 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.