Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Zero2Five are delighted to partner with a high-quality nursery setting in Bristol that is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, providing a warm and friendly, inspiring, excellent care for children from birth to five years old in a safe, secure and stimulating home-from-home environment.
Requirements:
? A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (such as CACHE, NVQ, or BTEC)
- ? Paediatric First Aid qualification, or a willingness to work towards obtaining it
- ? Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
- ? At least two years’ experience working in an early years environment, with hands-on experience in a baby room
- ? Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development principles
- ? Experience supporting colleagues or showing leadership potential is beneficial, but not a requirement
- ? A genuine enthusiasm for early years education and a strong commitment to children’s welfare
- ? A warm, positive, and professional manner at all times
- ? Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- ? Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- ? Reliable, flexible, and well-organised, with strong time management skills
- ? Open to feedback and motivated to develop leadership skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage children to learn and develop in all seven areas of learning.
- Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework
- Hold key person meetings with parents
- Be knowledgeable of health and safety issues to ensure children are safe
- Complete key child spotlight every 3-6 months.
- Provide activities and experiences through in the moment planning, ensure the nursery environment supports children in their learning and development
- Work closely with parents and give verbal and written feedback and on a daily basis
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Take care of children’s basic needs e.g. change nappies/toileting/ meal times
- Be knowledgeable of child protection and safeguarding and report any concerns
- Complete regular Continuous Professional Development
- Attend out of hours staff meetings and nursery social events
The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, ongoing in-house training, and clear pathways for career progression. You’ll be working in a well-resourced setting with excellent facilities, supported by a welcoming and positive team.
If this opportunity aligns with what you’re seeking, apply online today or submit your latest CV to keira@zero2five.co.uk.