Level 2 & Level 3 Nursery Practitioners / Nursery Assistants – Full Time

Location: Barnet, EN5 2EQ
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Join the Team at Kidz Choice 2!

Are you a passionate, caring, and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next step in your childcare career?

At Kidz Choice 2, we provide a warm, nurturing, home-from-home environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn every day. We are looking for dedicated practitioners to join our friendly team and help deliver exceptional childcare and early years education.

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Assistant, you'll be joining a supportive team that genuinely values its staff and encourages professional growth.

About the Role

Working under the guidance of the Room Leader and Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting every child's learning, wellbeing, and development while helping to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the nursery and help provide outstanding care for all children.
• Deliver high-quality learning in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Act as a Key Person for a small group of children, monitoring their progress and planning next steps based on their individual interests and developmental stage.
• Observe, assess, and record children's learning and development.
• Plan and deliver engaging, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play.
• Promote children's emotional wellbeing, confidence, independence, and social development.
• Build positive, professional relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Maintain excellent communication with families, providing regular feedback on children's progress and wellbeing.
• Ensure children's safety and welfare are always the highest priority.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and nursery policies and procedures.
• Support children with personal care, including toileting, nappy changing, handwashing, and developing independence with self-care routines.
• Encourage positive social interaction during mealtimes and support healthy eating habits.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Check equipment regularly and report any damaged or unsafe equipment immediately.
• Record accidents, incidents, and observations accurately, following nursery procedures.
• Undertake Paediatric First Aid training where required.
• Be flexible and willing to support all areas of the nursery, including preparing snacks, cleaning toys and equipment, and other general housekeeping duties.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, parents' evenings, inset days, and other out-of-hours events as required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards throughout the nursery.
• Respect the confidentiality of children, families, and colleagues at all times.
• Treat the nursery as a whole, always remaining aware of the needs of every child within the setting.
• Support children from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, religions, and abilities, ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and included.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Previous experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• A positive, caring, and enthusiastic attitude.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve the very best start in life.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive leadership and a welcoming team environment.
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• A well-resourced, family-focused nursery.
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in early years education.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives every single day.

Apply Today

If you're an enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner or Nursery Assistant who is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Kidz Choice 2 and become part of a team where children are encouraged, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding Commitment

Kidz Choice 2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before employment commences.