Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

UCM Recruitment; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual holiday

3 paid training days

Funded training and qualifications

Paid CPD during working hours

Staff childcare discount 50%

Workplace pension

Mental health support

Online GP access

Progression opportunities

Job summary

UCM Recruitment is seeking a passionate Level 3 Early Years Educator for a modern nursery in Wandsworth, London. The role offers development opportunities within a growing nursery group and a clear career progression path.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS, support children's learning and wellbeing, and work with colleagues to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification required.
• Solid experience in a nursery setting.
• Good understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and career-focused.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children from babies to preschool.
• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS activities.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for children to thrive.
• Complete observations, assessments and learning journals to monitor progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and families.
• Support children's daily routines, independence and social development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of care.
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery procedures.
• Contribute to the wider nursery team and your own professional development.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification

Job description

Ready to take your Early Years career further? Join a nursery that invests in your development and gives you room to grow!

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator to join a modern, welcoming nursery in Wandsworth, part of a growing nursery group.

Caring for children from babies through to preschool, this is an excellent opportunity to join a setting that values high-quality childcare, generous staff-to-child ratios and the professional development of its team.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the clear career progression pathway. Whether you're looking to strengthen your practice, develop leadership skills or eventually move into management, there are genuine opportunities to progress through the organisation.

What's on offer:

• Salary: From £30,000 per year
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• 28 days' annual holiday
• 3 additional paid training days
• Funded training and qualifications
• Paid CPD during working hours
• 50% staff childcare discount
• Workplace pension
• Mental health support
• Online GP access
• Opportunities to progress within a growing nursery group

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children from babies through to preschool
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS
• Supporting children's individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can thrive
• Completing observations, assessments and learning journals to monitor children's progress
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and families
• Supporting children's daily routines, independence and social development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellent standards of care
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
• Taking an active interest in your own professional development and contributing to the wider nursery team

What we're looking for:

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification and have solid experience working within a nursery setting.

You'll have a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, alongside the confidence to support children's learning across different age groups.

We're particularly interested in practitioners who are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to developing their careers. If you're someone who enjoys working with children but feels ready for more opportunities to grow, this could be an excellent next step.

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive.

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