Location: Hither Green, London
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week
Shifts: 8-hour shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join an established nursery in Hither Green, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional looking to further develop their career within a supportive and nurturing childcare environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in providing high-quality care and education, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

You will work closely with an experienced nursery team to create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

This position would suit an experienced Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about Early Years education and committed to delivering outstanding childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s development.
• Plan, organise and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support learning through play.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress, ensuring individual developmental needs are identified and supported.
• Promote children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Communicate effectively with families regarding children’s progress, wellbeing and daily experiences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and supportive nursery environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and hygiene.
• Support children’s independence, confidence and social skills through everyday activities.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of creative learning experiences.
• Ensure nursery policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every child receives individualised support.

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and children’s welfare.
• Experience supporting children’s learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• A caring, patient and nurturing approach to childcare.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable, enthusiastic and professional attitude.
• Commitment to providing high-quality childcare and promoting positive developmental outcomes.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.
• Experience observing, assessing and recording children’s developmental progress.
• Knowledge of inclusive Early Years practices and supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience contributing to activity planning and EYFS learning programmes.
• Additional training in safeguarding, paediatric first aid or child development.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• 5-day working week.
• 8-hour shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm.
• Opportunity to join an established nursery in Hither Green, London.
• Supportive and collaborative nursery environment.
• Opportunities to develop Early Years knowledge and practical childcare skills.
• Experience delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• A rewarding opportunity to support children’s learning, development and early education.

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity within Early Years education, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive nursery team, develop your childcare career and play an important role in helping young children learn, grow and thrive.

Apply today through Joneshouse Recruitment to find out more about this exciting Level 3 Nursery Practitioner opportunity in Hither Green, London.

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