Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Stationhouse NurseryBelow covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.Type: Full Time, Permanent, All Year Round, 8:00am - 18:00pm Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)£13.25 per hour/ £26,182 per annum We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributionsAbout Us:Stationhouse Nursery, a double Outstanding nursery located in the heart of Portishead, offers an ambitious curriculum that nurtures the growth and development of all children. Guided by our ethos, “it’s our nature to nurture,” we create a vibrant environment where both children and staff can thrive.Role Overview:We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner who possesses a natural flair for working with young children. You will play a vital role in driving and delivering outstanding practice, implementing engaging activities tailored to children’s interests, and ensuring their welfare and development.As part of a passionate team, you will enjoy a supportive environment where you can develop your professional skills through a bespoke induction program. Jade, our nursery manager, believes in fostering a workplace where “magic moments are experienced by adults and children alike,” ensuring that everyone feels inspired, safe, successful, and challenged.As a Nursery Practitioner you will drive and deliver outstanding practice to help our future generation thrive and develop. Implementing a programme of activities along with planning for children’s individual interests will give you the fulfilment and rewards you need to end your day with a warm heart. You will be working alongside a team of fun and enthusiastic practitioners, along with promoting the welfare of children, whilst ensuring safety, comfort and safeguarding is considered at all times.The Stationhouse Nursery was founded in 2013, houses beautiful large gardens and proximity to the Marina, Library, local shops, and Lake Grounds which are all within walking distance.Nursery Practitioner main duties:- Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.- Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.- Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.- Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.- Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.- Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent.- Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.Requirements and skills:- Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential- Fluent in written and spoken English - essential- Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable- Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable- Passion and commitment for working in childcareWhy Join Us?At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:/tAnnual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays /tDiscounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s/tHealth & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available /tDevelopment: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth/tChildcare/tCompany pension/tEmployee mentoring programme/tFree parking/tReferral programme/tTransport linksAll positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory referencesWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.Stationhouse Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.#INDR4

Created: 2025-10-11