Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Leicestershire

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care, safety, and stimulating play experiences to children.
• Help implement daily routines and observe, support, and extend children’s learning.
• Team work with other staff, liaise with parents, and promote partnership.
• Read and understand relevant documentation.
• Begin to plan activities using EYFS guidance.
• Maintain records of achievement for key children.
• Work with parents of special needs children for full integration.
• Support other staff (including students).
• Attend required staff meetings and out-of-work social events.
• Be flexible within nursery working practices.
• Record accidents/incidents, ensure parental signatures, and notify Room leaders.
• Use initiative to respond to children’s needs.
• Ensure safeguarding of all children.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Uphold high standards.
• Develop role within the team, especially as a key worker.
• Participate in all childcare procedures.
• Ensure nutritional needs are met at mealtimes.
• Ensure general cleanliness of children.
• Provide comfort to unwell children and help them rest/sleep.
• Ensure a high-quality environment for children of diverse backgrounds.
• Understand health and safety responsibilities and procedures.
• Understand child protection procedures and ensure children’s safety.

Skills and Expertise

• Gained or training towards a recognised nursery qualification (Level 2 or 3)
• Recognised qualification in English
• Experience or training towards working with children, staff, parents/carers
• Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of day care for young children and the EYFS curriculum
• Awareness of purposeful planning for children in day care settings
• Ability to communicate confidently with parents/carers
• Able to work independently and manage own time efficiently
• Understanding of the role of the key person
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, partnership with families, highest standards of service
• Enthusiastic, innovative and energetic
• Willingness to adapt and participate in hands-on Nursery activities
• Willingness to work flexibly

Job Facilities/Benefits

• 25% staff discount on Next, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria’s Secret* products
• Company performance-based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery (Outstanding OFSTED rating)
• 10% off partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Fantastic discounts at Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing – tools for saving, tracking, and enhancing financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Direct to Work – next-day delivery options
• Support Networks – access to Network Groups
• Wellhub – discounted gym memberships