Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

UCM Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Childcare benefits

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a well-established private nursery in Greenwich. This role offers a four-day working week with salaries £26,685–£30,018, and opportunities for training and development.

The successful candidate will work to the EYFS framework, support child development, safeguarding, and collaborate with parents to meet individual needs. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities to support development.
• Creating a safe, nurturing environment and building relationships with children and families.
• Supporting observations, assessments and effective planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Observation & Assessment

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established private nursery in Greenwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified Early Years professionals looking to join a supportive and well-established setting that values staff development, wellbeing, and high-quality childcare. The nursery offers a four-day working week, providing an excellent work-life balance alongside opportunities to develop your skills and progress within Early Years.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's development
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children
• Acting as a key person and building strong relationships with children and their families
• Supporting children's development through observations, assessments, and effective planning
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining high standards of practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to meet children's individual needs
• Contributing positively to the day-to-day running of the nursery and wider team

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development is essential, alongside excellent communication and teamwork skills.

The nursery offers a four-day working week, with salaries ranging from £26,685 to £30,018, depending on weekly hours. There are also excellent opportunities for training and development, wellbeing support, and childcare benefits.

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About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment