Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years? Zest Education is proud to be working with a warm and welcoming nursery setting in Stafford, who are looking for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team from Mid July 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting early childhood development in a setting that values care, creativity, and learning through play.

About the Setting:

• A highly regarded nursery with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere

• Excellent facilities and resources to support child-led learning

• Strong focus on outdoor learning, exploration, and creative play

• Committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children

• Supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing and development

 Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities

• Creating a warm and secure environment where children feel safe and valued

• Observing and tracking development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Supporting children with personal care and daily routines

• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents

• Ensuring the nursery remains compliant with safeguarding and health & safety standards

 Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years Education (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, BTEC)

• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting

• A warm, caring, and professional attitude

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and how to apply it in practice

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Up-to-date safeguarding training is desirable

 Why Work with Zest Education?

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities in high-quality nursery and school settings across Staffordshire

• Flexible long-term and permanent roles

• Competitive rates of pay

• Ongoing career advice and professional development opportunities

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve at evem@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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