Nursery Practitioner - Early Years

Granby Nurseries Lincoln; Market Rasen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Granby Nurseries Lincoln is seeking a dedicated early years practitioner to support children aged 0–5 in a caring, safe setting. You will plan activities, assess progress, and maintain strict safeguarding and health-and-safety standards.

The role requires a Level 3 EYFS qualification, excellent communication, patience, and a proactive approach to inclusive learning and individual needs. Join a supportive team and contribute to development in line with EYFS guidance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised for working within an early years setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy and a caring attitude.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Strong safeguarding awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage behaviour positively.
• Good observation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to adapt to children’s individual needs and promote inclusion.
• Reliability, flexibility and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Safeguard children and follow all health and safety procedures.
• Provide personal care and support children’s individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.
• Follow nursery policies and procedures and participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Organisational skills

Time-management

Understanding of child development

EYFS knowledge

Behaviour management

Observation and recording

Inclusion and adaptability

Reliability and professionalism

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

To provide high-quality care, education and support for children aged 0–5 years, promoting their safety, wellbeing and development in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development.

Observe, assess and record children’s progress.

Safeguard children and follow all health and safety procedures.

Provide personal care and support children’s individual needs.

Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.

Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and independence.

Follow nursery policies and procedures and participate in training and professional development.

Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised for working within an early years setting.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Patience, empathy and a caring attitude.Good organisational and time-management skills.Understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.Strong safeguarding awareness and attention to detail.Ability to manage behaviour positively.Good observation and record-keeping skills.Ability to adapt to children’s individual needs and promote inclusion.Reliability, flexibility and a professional attitude.