Nursery Practitioner - Nurseries - 42272 - Grade 3 in Birmingham

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Position Details:

• Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
• Full time starting salary is normally in the range £25,618 to £27,126
• Grade: 3
• Full Time, Permanent
• Closing date: 11th January 2026

Role Summary:

You will provide high quality care, learning and development for all children attending the Nursery. You will ensure that children are safe, happy and stimulated with their individual needs met, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). You will also carry out light domestic duties.

Main Duties:

• Provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.
• Follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation and within the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
• Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers.
• Observe and assess children’s learning and development, helping ensure records are kept up‑to‑date, of a high standard and shared effectively.
• Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
• Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child‑friendly environment.
• Plan, prepare and supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities both indoors and out.
• Feed babies and young children ensuring their nutritional needs are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations.
• Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting.
• Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills.
• Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
• Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate.
• Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
• Participate in meetings.
• Follow the nursery’s practices, processes and procedures, e.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
• Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
• Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience:

• Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualifications.
• Need strong attention to detail and can do attitude.
• Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
• Knowledge of developments in early years education and willingness to undertake training.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, Ofsted requirements, inspection criteria and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
• Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
• Physically and mentally suitable to care for children, including ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to promote good practice in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to write legibly and present information well.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years’ childcare.
• Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.
• A sound understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti‑bias.

This role does not directly manage others and does not own a budget. You will undertake a range of activities within the Nursery that are allocated on a daily basis or by pre‑determined routines and frameworks.

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.