Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Position: Level 3 Practitioner

Type: Permanent | Hours: 40 hours per week | Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: £13.04 per hour

At Freshfields Nursery School, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across our Nurseries. This bonus is paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!

Our beautiful, home-from-home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2024), provides a warm and inviting environment for children from birth to 5 years. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will deliver exceptional care and education, ensuring that every child feels nurtured and secure. You’ll play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being while maintaining clear and effective communication with parents and colleagues.

Imagine a place where every day is a new adventure! One day, children might dream of being pirates, and the next, they could be mermaids. We create a joyful and caring environment that inspires children to learn and grow.

As a Level 3 Practitioner, your role will include:

• Delivering engaging learning experiences and planned activities for a key group of children.
• Collaborating with your team to ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
• Partnering with parents to meet the developmental outcomes for children.
• Assessing and reporting on children's progress to support their continued development.
• Being passionate, inspiring, and hands-on in your professional learning and development.
• Bringing a fun, caring, and friendly attitude to the nursery.

At Family First, we believe in valuing our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Onsite Parking: Convenient parking available.
• Employee Mentoring Programme: Guidance and support from experienced colleagues.
• Referral Programme: Earn rewards for bringing new talent to our team.

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

Freshfields Nursery School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.