Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Finchampstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

75% childcare discount

Flexible working options

33 days paid holiday

Job summary

Family First is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join Oaktree Day Nursery in Finchampstead. This full-time role (36 hours, Monday–Friday) offers a £1,000 welcome bonus and a 75% childcare discount, with flexible options and growth opportunities within a supportive team.

You will plan engaging EYFS activities, build trusted relationships with children and families, and collaborate to maintain a positive, nurturing environment.

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

1-3 years experience

Confident English

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Finchampstead, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/10/2026

• Location Oak Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 21/10/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Part time
• Province Wokingham
• City Finchampstead
• Postal Code RG40 4QD
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

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

Salary: £27,331.20 per annum

Hours: Full-time (36 hours, Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Oaktree Day Nursery (Good transport links + Free parking)

AtOaktree 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?

Children explore our expansive garden, complete with a bespoke growing area and greenhouse for hands-on planting and eco projects.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.

Oaktree 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 equalityofopportunity 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