Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? At Footsteps Nursery Stratford , we believe in creating a vibrant environment where children can explore, play, and grow. Our nursery is dedicated to outdoor learning, featuring open spaces and a bespoke forest school facility that encourages curiosity and creativity.

As a Level 2/3 Nursery Practitioner , you will play a vital role in shaping the experiences of our children. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Deliver engaging learning experiences for a key group, supporting children’s development and progress.
• Work collaboratively to ensure children’s safety, wellbeing, and high-quality learning environments.
• Build strong partnerships with parents to contribute to positive outcomes for every child.
• Assess, track, and report on children’s development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Bring a fun, caring, and enthusiastic approach , with a commitment to your own professional development.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A passion for working in childcare .
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS .
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, BTEC, NNEB, EY Educator).
• Flexibility to work shifts between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm (up to 40 hours per week).

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

• Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts.
• Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme.
• Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support.
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme.

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.

At Footsteps Nursery Stratford, part of the Family First Group , 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 background.

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of children and join a supportive team, we can’t wait to hear from you!