Nursery practitioner level 3

Shorefields; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Brentwood Day Nursery in Brentwood, Essex, is seeking a Level 3 Practitioner on a part-time basis. The role involves delivering EYFS-based care, planning engaging activities, and supporting children’s learning.

The successful candidate will act as Key Person, build strong relationships with families, and maintain safeguarding and health and safety standards. Applicants should have a Level 3 EY qualification, at least 1 year in early years, Paediatric First Aid, and knowledge of safeguarding

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or recognised equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year's experience working in an early years setting.
• Current Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Excellent understanding of child development.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe principles relevant to early years practice.
• Knowledge of Prevent Duty, FGM, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and wider safeguarding risks.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of every child at all times.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and statutory guidance.
• Recognise signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation, responding appropriately in line with nursery policies.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL's.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records.
• Ensure children are always appropriately supervised and cared for in a safe environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct at all times.
• Contribute to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture across the nursery.
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan, prepare and evaluate engaging activities based on children's interests, development and individual learning needs.
• Support every child to make excellent progress through meaningful play and purposeful interactions.
• Adapt teaching to extend children's learning and promote independence.
• Observe, assess and record children's development accurately.
• Act as Key Person for a designated group of children.
• Build secure, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys.
• Work in partnership with parents to support children's development, wellbeing and individual needs.
• Identify concerns early and work collaboratively with external agencies where appropriate.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Support children during meals whilst promoting healthy eating and independence.
• Ensure dietary requirements, allergies and medical needs are fully understood and safely managed.
• Follow all risk assessments, emergency procedures and infection prevention measures.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and appraisals.
• Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory safeguarding training.
• Keep knowledge up to date with current legislation, safeguarding guidance and EYFS requirements.
• Follow all nursery policies including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management, SEND, inclusion, confidentiality and data protection.
• Promote positive relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Positively represent the nursery at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Observational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Paediatric First Aid

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC402126-5S Position Type: Leader/Co-ordinator Pay Range: £11-£15 per hour depending on age and experience

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 15/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: ASAP

Family run children's nursery, Brentwood, Essex, looking for full time level 3 practitioner

Main Responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of every child at all times.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and statutory guidance.
• Recognise signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation and radicalisation, responding appropriately in line with nursery policies.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL's.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and timely safeguarding records.
• Ensure children are always appropriately supervised and cared for in a safe environment.
• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to the Staff Code of Conduct at all times.
• Contribute to maintaining a strong safeguarding culture across the nursery.

Teaching, Learning and Care

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan, prepare and evaluate engaging activities based on children's interests, development and individual learning needs.
• Support every child to make excellent progress through meaningful play and purposeful interactions.
• Adapt teaching to extend children's learning and promote independence.
• Observe, assess and record children's development accurately.

Key Person Responsibilities

• Act as Key Person for a designated group of children.
• Build secure, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys.
• Work in partnership with parents to support children's development, wellbeing and individual needs.
• Identify concerns early and work collaboratively with external agencies where appropriate.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Support children during meals whilst promoting healthy eating and independence.
• Ensure dietary requirements, allergies and medical needs are fully understood and safely managed.
• Follow all risk assessments, emergency procedures and infection prevention measures.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions and appraisals.
• Engage in continuous professional development and mandatory safeguarding training.
• Keep knowledge up to date with current legislation, safeguarding guidance and EYFS requirements.
• Follow all nursery policies including safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management, SEND, inclusion, confidentiality and data protection.
• Promote positive relationships with colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Positively represent the nursery at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.

The hourly rate will be dependant on age, experience, qualifications and repsonsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or recognised equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year's experience working in an early years setting.
• Current Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Excellent understanding of child development.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe principles relevant to early years practice.
• Knowledge of Prevent Duty, FGM, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and wider safeguarding risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and equality of opportunity.
• Reliable, professional and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Passionate about providing outstanding outcomes for children.
• Recent Designated or Advanced Safeguarding training.
• Food Hygiene Certificate.
• SEND experience.
• Behaviour Management training.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Safer Recruitment Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We operate a robust Safer Recruitment process and all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Enhanced DBS clearance with Children's Barred List check, online searches, references, qualification verification, identity and right-to-work checks.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Rachel Austin
Old County Ground
Shenfield Road, Brentwood
Essex, CM15 8AJ Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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