Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Arlesey; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Childcare discount

Flexible working options

33 days holiday

Career growth

Supportive culture

Company pension

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Acre Wood Day Nursery in Arlesey, United Kingdom, is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our caring, supportive team. The role focuses on helping children learn through play, planning fun EYFS-aligned activities, and building strong relationships with families.

We offer a £1,000 welcome bonus, 75% childcare discount, flexible working options, generous holiday, DBS paid for, uniform provided, and opportunities for career growth within the Family First Nurseries Group.

Qualifications

• Confident written and spoken English.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

English proficiency

Early years experience

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Arlesey, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – (£1,000Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount)

Salary: £24,354.72 per annum, £13.01 per hour

Location: Acre Wood Day Nursery,47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6RH

At Acre Wood Day Nursery, we’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, friendly team. You’llenjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow,all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleaguesthrive.

Webelieve the best outcomes for children start with happy, supportedteams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• FlexibleWorking Options : 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit yourlifestyle
• 33Days Paid Holiday : 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + your birthdayoff
• 75%Childcare Discount for your own children
• CareerGrowth : Tailored training, development and promotionopportunities
• SupportiveCulture : Warm, inclusive team with staff socials andappreciation treats
• CompanyPension and free on-site parking
• DBSPaid For : We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check
• UniformProvided : So you’re ready from day one

TheRole

As aLevel 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children learn, play, andgrow in a safe, engaging environment. You will:

• Planfun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS
• Buildtrusted relationships with children and families
• Workcollaboratively to maintain a happy, supportiveatmosphere

AboutYou

You’recompassionate, reliable, and committed to making a difference everyday.

• Confidentwritten and spoken English
• Experiencein an Early Years setting
• Knowledgeof EYFS and safeguarding best practices

WhyJoin Us?

At Acre Wood Day Nursery we pride ourselves on having welcoming rooms and nursery practitioners, who ensure your child’s individual needs are met and their interests nurtured.

The nursery offers quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, where children have the opportunity to explore and expand their natural curiosity and learn through play.

We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children to enjoy.

Our nursery has a wonderful team of quality early years practitioners, with a wealth of experience and knowledge, who are dedicated to working in childcare. We promote parent partnerships and provide updates and photos about your child’s routine and activities.

As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll haveaccess to great resources, strong professional development and theopportunity to progress into senior roles.

Pleasenote: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Weare committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare ofchildren and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will berequired for all posts. This post will be subject to enhancedchecks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great careto treat everyone as a person, with equal rights andresponsibilities to any other individual, whether they are anadult or a child. We are committed to providing equality ofopportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children andfamilies according to their individual needs. Discrimination onthe grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage orcivil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, genderreassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin,or political belief has no place within the Family FirstGroup