Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First; Finchampstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

33 Days Paid Holiday

75% Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Company Pension

DBS Paid For

Uniform Provided

On-site Parking

Job summary

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at The Oaktree Day Nursery and Preschool, you will help children learn, play, and grow in a safe, engaging environment. You’ll plan fun activities aligned with EYFS and build trusted relationships with children and families.

You’ll work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere, with flexible working options and opportunities for career growth within the Family First Nurseries network.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner qualification is required.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices is expected.
• Experience in an Early Years setting is preferred.

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

Experience in Early Years setting

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Confident English communication

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Finchampstead, United Kingdom | Posted on 16/04/2026

• Location Oak Tree Day Nursery and Pre-School
• Date Opened 16/04/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Full time
• Province Finchampstead
• City Finchampstead
• Postal Code RG40 4QD
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

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

Salary: £30,222.40 per annum

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

Location: The Oaktree Day Nursery and Preschool, Finchampstead (local transport links + free onsite parking)

At Oaktree Day Nursery and Preschool, 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 home away from home nursery offers inspiring spaces, including 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 have access to great resources, strong professional development and the opportunity to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years careerwhere you’ll be supported, appreciated and inspired everyday.

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 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 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