Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Pay Rate: £100-£120 per day depending on experience

Are you a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next rewarding role? Do you have the skills and experience to help create a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive?

Chalk Education are recruiting for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established nursery in Reading. This is a long-term, full-time opportunity starting immediately and is ideal for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care.

Job Description

This role will involve:

• Supporting children's learning and development in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Planning and delivering engaging age-appropriate activities that support development across all learning areas.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of children and building strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Completing observations, assessments, and learning journals.
• Promoting children's wellbeing, independence, and confidence.
• Supporting children's personal care routines where required.
• Ensuring the nursery environment remains safe, stimulating, and inclusive.
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain outstanding standards of care and education.

Alongside the staff, you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or early years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience completing observations and assessments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive, and nurturing approach.
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development.

Additional Requirements

• References confirming suitability for role.
• Commitment to Safeguarding.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants.
• Continual professional development through online training.
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience.
• Opportunities within a range of nurseries and educational settings.
• Refer a friend bonus with £100 in vouchers for both parties.

For more information, please contact Sam Alozie on 07377 969649.

Please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay.