Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Plymouth
Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours / Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00
Job Overview
Are you an experienced
Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next rewarding role in
Plymouth?
We are seeking a warm, dedicated, and proactive Early Years professional to join a friendly nursery team. Working consistent
08:00 to 18:00 weekday hours with competitive pay of
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding care and learning opportunities under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
As a Nursery Practitioner working an 8:00 - 6:0 shift, your daily routine will involve:
Welcoming Children & Families (08:00): Greeting parents and children warmly, managing smooth morning handovers, and setting up inviting, age-appropriate learning invitations and play areas.
Delivering the EYFS Framework: Planning and leading creative indoor and outdoor learning activities tailored to individual children's interests and developmental stages.
Key Person Responsibilities: Observing, tracking milestones, maintaining learning journals, and completing progress updates for your allocated key children.
Routine & Care Support: Assisting with meal and snack times, encouraging healthy eating habits, supporting hygiene/nappy changing/toileting routines, and supervising rest and sleep times.
Safety & Safeguarding: Actively upholding stringent safeguarding standards, conducting daily risk assessments of rooms and garden facilities, and ensuring paediatric first aid protocols are maintained.
Team & Parent Communication (up to 18:00): Sharing constructive, reassuring daily feedback with parents at pick‑up, completing shift handovers, and collaborating with room colleagues to reflect on the day and prepare for tomorrow.
Key Requirements & Skills
Qualification: Full and relevant
Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development, or Early Years Educator).
Experience: Hands‑on experience working within a registered UK nursery, preschool, or early years setting.
Curriculum Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the
EYFS curriculum, British Values, and statutory safeguarding guidelines.
Attributes: Reliable, energetic, caring, and an effective verbal communicator.
Vetting: Must hold or be willing to undergo an
Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service, alongside verified employment references.
Competitive Hourly Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 / hour (paid weekly or monthly)
Predictable Schedule: Set weekday hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday; no weekend working)
Career Growth: Access to accredited continuous professional development (CPD) and ongoing training
Supportive Culture: A welcoming setting with experienced leadership dedicated to staff well-being
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