Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

33Days Paid Holiday

75%Childcare Discount

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Pension and parking

DBS paid for

Uniform provided

Job summary

Family First Nurseries in Nottingham is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support children's learning in a warm, nurturing setting.

You will plan EYFS-aligned activities, build strong relationships with families, and contribute to a happy, inclusive team environment. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, a competitive salary, and flexible options to suit your lifestyle.

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 EYFS.
• Build trusted relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

Skills

English proficiency

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Nottingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/06/2026

Level3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Practitioner

Salary:£ 29702.40 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 40Hours with flexible optionsavailable

Location: Small People Day Nursery, Robin House, Colston Rd, Cropwell Bishop, Nottingham, NG12 3BN, UK

AtSmall People, 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?

Small People is an OFSTED GOOD (2025) nursery in Cropwell Bishop, on Colston Road at Robin House. Our 100% outdoor nursery follows Forest School principles across a full acre of land, where staff and children get to enjoy the outdoors. 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.

Small Peopleis 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