Nursery Nurse Level 3

TSAT; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare facility in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. In this role, you will provide high-quality care and education to children in the nursery. Responsibilities include creating a safe and stimulating environment, planning age-appropriate activities, and collaborating with parents to support child development. A NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual with prior experience working with children.

Benefits

Pension Scheme Membership

Collaborative Support

Training opportunities

Staff Wellbeing Focus

Fitness and Wellness discounts

TSARS Staff Recognition

Refer a Friend Scheme

Convenient Parking

Blue Light Card discounts

TSAT Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians for child development.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Passion for education

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join Cedar Childrens Academy. As a Nursery Practitioner you will play a vital role in providing high‑quality care and education to children in our nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and a passion for early childhood education.

Duties:

• Create a safe nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children’s progress identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well‑being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child’s daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well‑being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised nursery environment.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Required:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills and are committed to providing high‑quality care we would love to hear from you.

About You

About Us

At Cedar we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.

The school has developed an inspiring curriculum.It is broad and well sequenced building toward ambitious goals for pupils.

Ofsted October 2024

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future. To find out more about our school please click here.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South South East and East of England consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here.

What our Trust will offer you:

• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust‑funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully‑equipped fitness suite and classes conveniently located at New Horizons Childrens Academy, Rochester Grammar School and Maritime Academy.
• TSARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on‑site staff car park.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted gym membership.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our vibrant and friendly school and benefiting from a supportive network of colleagues then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Danielle Donoghue (emailprotected).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates. If you have any questions regarding this process please email emailprotected