Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Position: Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Hours: Flexible options available! Choose from part-time (starting at 2 full days) to full-time (up to 4 full days per week).

Salary: £13.74 per hour

At Buckden Day Nursery, we are proud to be curiosity approach accredited , filled with natural resources that inspire exploration and learning. Join us and experience our vibrant environments and innovative planning that supports children's understanding of the world!

Our nursery features intimate rooms that allow for free-flowing play across dedicated spaces. Whether it’s getting creative in the art room or engaging in role play in our home corner, there’s something for everyone!

Located in a beautiful village, we regularly take local walks to immerse ourselves in the community. Our spacious gardens are perfect for outdoor play, featuring allotments, mud kitchens, and sunken sandpits. Excitingly, our preschool children will soon start forest school, and we’re launching a woodwork station for hands-on learning!

Join a well-established team that feels like family, with members ranging in experience up to 20 years. We value your ideas, opinions, and ambitions, offering a thorough induction process, a buddy system, and continuous development opportunities.

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to children's age and development.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory framework for the EYFS.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Support the smooth running of the nursery and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all.
• Foster professional relationships and report any concerns as per company policy.
• Implement a strong key person approach to help children form secure attachments.
• Participate in regular team meetings to stay updated on priorities and policies.

*Duties may evolve as needed.

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – essential
• Over 1 year’s experience in Early Years – desirable
• Knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements – desirable

At Buckden Day Nursery, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday
• 75% discount on nursery fees for team members
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Tailored training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Access to employee discounts
• Employee mentoring programme
• Dedicated health and wellbeing support
• Refer a Friend scheme with rewards up to £750

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, subject to enhanced checks.

At Buckden Nursery, part of the Family First Group, we treat everyone with respect and equality, ensuring a welcoming environment for all children and families.