Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator to join a growing nursery group in Wandsworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional looking to develop their career within a supportive setting that invests in its staff and offers clear opportunities for progression.

Offering a salary from £30,000, this full-time position comes with an excellent benefits package, funded professional development and a structured career pathway through Senior Educator, Room Leader, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager positions.

You will be:

Providing high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS

Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences

Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and develop

Supporting children's individual learning, development and wellbeing

Acting as a key person and building positive relationships with children and their families

Completing observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and inform future planning

Encouraging children's independence, confidence and curiosity through play-based learning

Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice

Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistently high-quality Early Years provision

Contributing positively to the day-to-day running and continued development of the nursery

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. You will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development, alongside excellent communication and teamwork skills and a genuine passion for supporting young children.

This is particularly suited to someone who is keen to continue developing professionally, with a clear progression pathway available from Early Years Educator to Senior Educator, Room Leader, Deputy Manager and Nursery Manager.

Salary: From £30,000

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time

Benefits include:

28 days' holiday plus 3 additional paid training days

Funded training and professional development

CPD completed during working hours

50% childcare discount

Pension scheme

Mental health support and access to an online GP

Generous staffing ratios

Clear career progression opportunities across the nursery group

Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment