Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Position: Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Salary: £29,348.80 - £30,368 Per Annum

Hours: 40 hours a week

Welcome Bonus: Enjoy a £1,000 joining bonus as a warm welcome to our team!

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School is conveniently located between High Barnet Tube Station and New Barnet Mainline Station, just a 6-minute walk away. With easy access to the M25 and M1, and ample street parking, your commute will be hassle-free. Our beautiful grounds feature a spacious garden, perfect for outdoor learning and play!

This is a full-time position with various shift patterns between our operating hours of 7:30 am - 6:30 pm. Please note, we operate all year round, so this is not a term-time only role. To thrive in this position, you’ll need a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Childcare Discount: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your little ones.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care, and education for children.
• Work closely with the Room Leader and other staff to ensure a smooth daily routine.
• Contribute ideas to planning, ensuring children receive high-quality learning and development.
• Liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.
• Meet health and safety and environmental health requirements.
• Promote and ensure safeguarding standards for all children and adults in the setting.

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

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.

The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with equal rights and responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.