Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

75% Childcare Discount

33 Days Paid Holiday

Job summary

Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield) within Family First Nurseries Group is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for 25 hours per week. You will plan engaging EYFS activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a warm, collaborative environment.

Benefits include a £1,000 Welcome Bonus and 75% childcare discount, plus 33 days of paid holiday (24 days + 8 bank holidays + birthday off). We offer growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

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

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

English proficiency

Experience in EY setting

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Lichfield, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/09/2026

• Location Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)
• Date Opened 14/09/2026
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• Job Type Part time
• Province Staffordshire
• Postal Code WS13 8JL
• Country United Kingdom

Job Description

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

Hours: Full-time (25 Hours, Days e.g Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)

AtFootsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield), 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 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.

Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)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