Level 3 Childcare Practitioner

Chalk Education
Published
November 24, 2025
Location
Derby, United Kingdom
Category
Nursery  
Job Type
Work Hours
8am - 4pm

Description

Chalk Education is recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery school in Derby.

We’re looking for a caring and reliable professional with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in UK early years settings. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone passionate about supporting young children’s growth, learning, and development in a nurturing environment.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience within a UK nursery or early years setting
  • Full-time availability (Monday to Friday)
  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Experience working with children aged 1–5 years
  • Some experience supporting children with SEN is desirable
  • A positive, enthusiastic, and professional approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly team and play an important role in shaping a child’s early learning journey.

To Apply:
Call Kim on 0115 845 6439 for more information or visit www.gochalk.co.uk

About Chalk

At Chalk we aim to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing tailored staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools and alternative provisions across England and Wales, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies in the education and care sector.

The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Application question(s):

  • Are you available for full time (Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30) every week, term time only?

 

Experience:

  • UK working with children: 2 years (required)

 

Work Location: In person

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