Level 3 Nursery Staff

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Full-Time - Derby

Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: To be confirmed

Are you a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in early years education?

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for full-time opportunities in nurseries across Derby and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality childcare, supporting children''s development and creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

Whether you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner or looking to develop your career in early years education, we would love to hear from you.

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Planning and supporting age-appropriate activities that encourage children''s learning, creativity and development.

• Supporting children''s communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.

• Observing, assessing and recording children''s progress, identifying individual needs and developmental milestones.

• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

• Supporting children''s independence, confidence and social skills through play-based learning.

• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.

• Maintaining accurate records, observations and relevant documentation.

• Working collaboratively with the nursery team to deliver high standards of care and education.

• Supporting children''s individual needs and promoting inclusion and equal opportunities.

• Following nursery policies and procedures, including those relating to behaviour management, safeguarding and confidentiality.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare, or an equivalent qualification accepted for the role.

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.

• A good understanding of the EYFS framework and early years development.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A caring, patient and positive approach.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.

• A reliable, professional and flexible attitude.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable. Candidates