Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Banbury, Oxfordshire | Up to £13.50ph | Flexible Hours

LEVEL 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONER – OXFORDSHIRE

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Qualified Early Years Educator

Working Hours: Full-time or part-time options

Flexible Working Pattern: 9am–3pm, four days per week

Contract Options: All Year Round (AYR) or Term Time Only (TT)

Qualification Required: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy

LEVEL 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONER JOB IN OXFORDSHIRE – UP TO £13.50 PER HOUR

Are you a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible childcare opportunity in Oxfordshire?

Would you love to work in Early Years while enjoying a working pattern that fits around your family commitments, personal life or other responsibilities?

Early Years Academy is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for an Early Years opportunity in Oxfordshire, offering an hourly rate of up to £13.50, depending on qualifications and experience.

This position offers flexible working arrangements, including full-time and part-time options, with a 9am–3pm, four-days-per-week schedule and the possibility of working either term time only or all year round.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years professional who enjoys supporting children’s learning, delivering creative play-based activities and making a positive difference during children’s earliest years.

We are looking for someone who is committed to providing high-quality childcare, understands the importance of safeguarding and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive nursery team.

Whether you’re an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner seeking more flexible working hours or a qualified Early Years Educator looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing high-quality care and early education for babies, toddlers and preschool children.
• Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Encouraging children’s independence, confidence, curiosity and communication skills.
• Observing, assessing and recording children’s learning and developmental progress.
• Supporting children’s individual interests, abilities and learning needs.
• Acting as a key person for an allocated group of children, where required.
• Building secure, positive and nurturing relationships with children.
• Creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports every child’s development.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
• Promoting children’s emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Supporting children’s personal care routines, including mealtimes, toileting, hygiene and rest periods.
• Encouraging outdoor learning, sensory exploration and learning through play.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers and communicating children’s progress.
• Working collaboratively with nursery colleagues to maintain high standards of childcare.
• Following safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing observations and assessments as required.
• Participating in staff meetings, training and professional development activities.
• Supporting the nursery’s commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• The ability to provide safe, nurturing and developmentally appropriate childcare.
• Confidence planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive Early Years practice.
• The ability to follow nursery policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.
• Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool or other Early Years setting would be advantageous.

Experience working with babies, toddlers or preschool children, supporting children with SEND or undertaking key-person responsibilities would also be beneficial.

Important: This position is specifically for practitioners who hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Warm, friendly and approachable.
• Passionate about working with young children.
• Caring, patient and understanding.
• Creative and enthusiastic when planning activities.
• Reliable, organised and committed.
• Confident communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a nursery team.
• Responsive to children’s individual needs and interests.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Motivated to develop their Early Years knowledge and skills.
• Professional, positive and enthusiastic about childcare.

SALARY AND FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS

• Hourly rate of up to £13.50, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time and part-time working options.
• 9am–3pm, four days per week working pattern available.
• Term-time-only (TT) working option.
• All-year-round (AYR) working option.
• Opportunity to develop Early Years knowledge and professional skills.
• Opportunity to support children’s learning and development.
• Scope to discuss continued professional development and future career progression.
• The exact working days, weekly hours, contract arrangements, holiday entitlement and availability of each working pattern will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

WHY CHOOSE A FLEXIBLE NURSERY PRACTITIONER ROLE?

Working in Early Years is an incredibly rewarding career, but finding the right balance between work and personal commitments is equally important.

This Nursery Practitioner opportunity offers working patterns designed to provide greater flexibility while allowing you to continue doing a job you love.

A 9am–3pm working day may be particularly appealing to childcare professionals looking for shorter daytime shifts, while term-time-only arrangements may suit those who prefer to work around the school calendar.

For practitioners who prefer consistent employment throughout the year, the all-year-round option provides an alternative.

Whatever your preferred working pattern, this opportunity allows you to continue supporting children’s learning and development while building your Early Years career.

WHY WORK AS A LEVEL 3 NURSERY PRACTITIONER?

Working as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner allows you to make a lasting difference in children’s lives.

During their earliest years, children develop essential communication, social, emotional and physical skills that provide the foundations for future learning.

As a qualified Early Years professional, you will help children explore their interests, build confidence, develop independence and discover the world around them.

Every day brings opportunities to create memorable learning experiences, support important developmental milestones and build meaningful relationships with children and their families.

For passionate childcare professionals, a Nursery Practitioner position offers the opportunity to use their qualifications and experience to help children thrive.

WHY APPLY THROUGH EARLY YEARS ACADEMY?

Early Years Academy specialises in Early Years and Education recruitment, helping qualified childcare professionals find rewarding opportunities with nursery employers.

Our recruitment team understands the Early Years sector and the importance of matching candidates with positions that suit their qualifications, experience and career aspirations.

When you apply through Early Years Academy, we can support you throughout the recruitment process, including:

• Discussing your qualifications, experience and preferred working hours.
• Providing information about suitable nursery opportunities.
• Supporting your application and communicating with prospective employers.
• Helping coordinate interviews and next steps.
• Keeping you informed throughout the recruitment process.
• Whether you’re looking for a flexible part-time Nursery Practitioner position, a term-time-only childcare job or an all-year-round Early Years opportunity, Early Years Academy is here to help.

If you’re looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner job in Oxfordshire, offering up to £13.50 per hour with flexible working arrangements, we would love to hear from you.

SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and confirmation of relevant qualifications.

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.

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