Nursery Practitioner L3

Role Purpose

• Essential Requirements

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (as recognised by the DfE).
    
    
  • Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework.
    
    
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
    
    
  • Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
    
    
  • Excellent communication skills.
    
    
  • Right to work in the UK.
    
    
  • Enhanced DBS check.

  • Personal Attributes

• We are looking for someone who is:
  Calm nurturing and professional.
  Organised and proactive.
  Reflective and open to development.
  Committed to high standards.
  Passionate about early years education.
  
  

• What We Offer

  • Supportive leadership team.
    Ongoing professional development.
    Clear progression pathways.
    A structured curriculum model.
    Staff appreciation initiatives.
    Pension scheme.
    Competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality of Care & Safeguarding

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times.
  
  
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory guidance.
  
  
• Maintain accurate accident incident and welfare records.
  
  
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent and respectful strategies.
  
  
• Adhere to hygiene health and safety and mealtime standards.

2. Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
  
  
• Implement Little Elms Four Pillars:
  
  
  • Little Athletes physical development and outdoor learning
    
    
  • Little Artists creativity and expressive arts
    
    
  • Little Innovators STEM and curiosity-led learning
    
    
  • Little Well-Beings emotional literacy and wellbeing
    
    
• Observe assess and track childrens development.
  
  
• Contribute to planning meetings and reflective practice.
  
  
• Support children with SEND following IEPs and external professional guidance.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy nursery setting.
  Knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.
  Experience supporting quality improvement or room leadership.
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership team.
  Ongoing professional development.
  Clear progression pathways.
  A structured curriculum model.
  Staff appreciation initiatives.
  Pension scheme.
  Competitive salary.