Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension and on-site parking

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

Job summary

The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School, part of the Family First Group, is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our caring, supportive team in New Barnet. You will plan age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS, build relationships with children and families, and collaborate to maintain a happy, nurturing atmosphere.

This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with flexible options, a 75% childcare discount for your own children, and opportunities for career growth within a

Qualifications

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

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

EYFS knowledge

English proficiency

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

New Barnet, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/10/2026

• Location The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 05/10/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Hertfordshire
• City New Barnet
• Postal Code EN5 1QG
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – ( 75% Childcare Discount)

Hours: Full-time (40 Hours, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: The New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School

AtThe New Barnet Day Nursery and Pre-School, 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.

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School is an OFSTED GOOD nursery in New Barnet, located in a converted house close to local transport links and amenities. Our nursery offers childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years in a genuinely homely setting, with strong safeguarding and nurturing care that helps every child feel safe, noticed and supported.

Our house-style layout creates smaller, cosy rooms where staff can really tune into each child, celebrating their milestones and offering calm, age-appropriate spaces for play and rest. Our devoted team brings a warm, family ethos and a range of experiences, enabling them to design play that reflects children’s interests and the lively community around us.

Our garden at the back of the house is larger than it first appears, opening into spaces where children may run on Astroturf, dig, explore water play or enjoy quieter corners under natural shade. Free-flow from certain rooms to the outside means children can choose to be indoors or outdoors, learning to listen to their own bodies, take gentle risks and build resilience in all weathers.

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?

(editto describe the nursery e.g 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.

The New Barnet 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