Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries; Arlesey; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Flexible Working Options

On-site Parking

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries’ Acre Wood Day Nursery in Arlesey is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive team. This part-time role (15 hours, Mon–Fri with flexible options) offers a £1,000 welcome bonus, 75% childcare discount, and doors open to career growth.

You will plan age-appropriate activities, build trusted relationships with children and families, and promote a happy, inclusive environment in line with EYFS and safeguarding practices.

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

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Arlesey, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

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

Hours: Part-time (15 Hours, Days e.g Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Acre Wood Day Nursery

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?

Our bright, purpose-built nursery isfilled with natural light, inspiring spaces, and a positive teamculture.) 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