Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days paid holiday (24 days leave +

Birthday off

75% childcare discount

Career growth and training

Supportive culture

Company pension and on-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Footsteps Atherstone Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries network, is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support children's learning and development in a nurturing setting.

You will plan engaging EYFS activities, build strong relationships with families, and work with a friendly team to create a safe, stimulating daily routine. This role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible options and extensive staff benefits.

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

Early years experience

English proficiency

Job description

Atherstone, United Kingdom | Posted on 31/10/2026

• Location Footsteps Atherstone Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 31/10/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Warwickshire
• City Atherstone
• Postal Code CV9 2PA
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner

Salary: £28,059.20 per annum

Hours: Full-time (40 hours a week Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Footsteps Atherstone (free onsite parking)

AtFootsteps Atherstone 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?

The nursery environment supports a balanced rhythm to the day, with dedicated spaces that allow children to play, rest and explore comfortably.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.

Footsteps Atherstone 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