Nursery Practitioner. Education & Training

Overview

Job Title:

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Location:

IG2, Ilford

Salary: £22,000 - £28,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent, All Year-round

Role Overview

As a Level 3 Practitioner in our Ilford setting, you will be responsible for delivering world-class early years care. You will create a "home-from-home" environment where children feel secure to explore, learn, and grow, ensuring every child s individual needs are met through the EYFS framework.

• Curriculum Planning:
  Design and lead creative, "in-the-moment" planning sessions that spark curiosity and meet EYFS milestones.
• Assessment:
  Manage a designated group of key children, maintaining high-quality digital learning journals and preparing transition reports.
• Communication:
  Act as a professional point of contact for parents, providing detailed handovers and fostering a collaborative relationship.
• Compliance:
  Ensure the nursery remains "Ofsted-ready" at all times by adhering to strict safeguarding, hygiene, and ratio regulations.

• Qualifications:
  
  Minimum Level 3 in Early Years Education (or equivalent).
• Skills:
  
  Proven experience in a busy nursery setting with a deep understanding of child protection and "Prevent" duty.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Level 2 (Grade C/4) in English and Maths is essential.
• Mindset:
  Patient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development.

• Enhanced Salary:
  Reflective of the London location.
• Commuter Links:
  Excellent proximity to Northern Line, District Line, and Tramlink services.
• Career Growth:
  Funded training for School, SENDCo, or Management pathways.