Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Family First Nurseries Group; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount

On-site parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Company pension

Flexible working options

Career growth

Supportive culture

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery, part of the Family First Nurseries network, is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly, flexible team in Maidenhead. The role offers a 30-hour week with part-time hours and opportunities to grow within a nurturing environment for both children and staff.

You will contribute to EYFS activities, build strong relationships with families, and support a positive, inclusive culture that values development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• 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

Early Years

EYFS knowledge

Experience in childcare

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Maidenhead, United Kingdom | Posted on 19/08/2026

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner – 75% Childcare Discount

Salary: £22,181 per annum

Hours: Part time- 30 hours per week (Hours, Days e.g Monday - Friday) with flexible optionsavailable

AtPoppies Maidenhead 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?

The Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery is located on Shifford Crescent based just outside of Maidenhead town centre. Furze Platt Station is a 12 minute walk from the nursery. 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.

Poppies Maidenhead Day Nurseryis 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