Nursery Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Benefits portal

Competitive annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a motivated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a Good Ofsted-rated setting. The role involves delivering high-quality care and education, playing a key part in play-based learning, and supporting children's development in a warm, home-from-home environment.

The 30-hour-per-week post requires holding a Level 3 Early Years qualification, experience in a nursery, and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and be able to implement the EYFS framework.
• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting is essential.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to follow child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building with children and families.
• Warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and participate in engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
• Make full use of indoor and outdoor learning environments, including the vegetable patch.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence and independence through exploration.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Nursery/early years experience

EYFS framework knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Communication & teamwork

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Up to £21,600 per annum | 30 Hours Per Week | Level 3 Early Years Qualification Required We are looking for a motivated and caring Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our client’s Good Ofsted-rated, purpose‑built setting.

With a strong focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the nursery offers a genuine home‑from‑home environment where children feel secure, supported, and encouraged to develop at their own pace.

The setting takes inspiration from the natural world, with bright, spacious rooms designed to spark imagination and support child‑led learning.

Outside, children benefit from a large, all‑weather garden that allows for year‑round outdoor play, as well as a vegetable patch where they can get hands‑on with planting, growing, and learning about the environment in a fun and engaging way.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring, and child‑centred approach to childcare

What's On Offer

• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Benefits and rewards portal
• Competitive annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted‑rated nursery
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and participate in engaging, play‑based learning experiences
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
• Make full use of the nursery's indoor learning environments and outdoor spaces, including the vegetable patch
• Encourage children's confidence, curiosity, and independence through exploration and discovery
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times
• All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL238282/DB INDCHI