At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging activities that inspire children's learning through play.
- Company: Smallville nursery, a nurturing environment in Snodland's High Street.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team.
- Other info: Join a warm team dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating environment for children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while fostering their curiosity and development.
- Qualifications: Level 3 early years qualification and understanding of the EYFS framework required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29500 £ per year.
Company Description
Smallville operates a nurturing early years setting in Snodland’s High Street, beside a historic building.
We offer children daily opportunities to explore nature and learn through play.
The team is warm, welcoming, and committed to ensuring that every child and staff member feels valued and supported.
Practitioners follow children’s interests and respond to learning in the moment to capture key “wow” moments.
The nursery encourages curiosity by providing rich, stimulating experiences that foster thinking, exploration, and development.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Level 3 practitioner role based at the Snodland nursery.
The practitioner will plan, deliver, and review engaging, age-appropriate activities that follow children’s interests and support learning through play.
Day-to-day responsibilities include observing and recording children’s development, contributing to learning journals, and communicating effectively with families and colleagues.
The role involves maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, and supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development.
The practitioner will work collaboratively within the team, participate in staff meetings and training, and help ensure high standards of care and safeguarding are consistently met.
Qualifications
- Relevant early years qualification at Level 3 or above (e. g., NVQ, Diploma in Early Years Education or equivalent) and strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating play-based learning activities that follow children’s interests and support holistic development.
- Experience with observing children, recording assessments, and contributing to individual learning plans while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Strong safeguarding, health and safety, and child protection knowledge, with the ability to follow policies and respond appropriately to concerns.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with children, families, and colleagues in a respectful and inclusive manner.
- Ability to create nurturing environments, support children’s emotional well-being, and manage routines such as mealtimes, rest, and outdoor play.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement in early years pedagogy.
- Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting is highly beneficial; paediatric first aid training is an advantage.
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Level 3 practitioner in Snodland employer: Smallville Nursery LTD
Smallville is an exceptional employer, offering a warm and nurturing environment for both children and staff in the heart of Snodland. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative work culture, practitioners are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. The nursery's focus on play-based learning and exploration ensures that every day is rewarding and filled with opportunities to inspire curiosity and creativity.
