Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Zest Education is recruiting a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming nursery in Rugeley. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and committed to delivering high‑quality care and learning.

The nursery is looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and become a valued part of their friendly, supportive team.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will support children aged 0–5 through play‑based learning, daily routines and developmental activities. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, caring and confident working within a busy nursery setting.

Working Hours

• Full time
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am – 5:00pm

Perfect for someone seeking consistent, long‑term hours in early years.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years environment
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Warm, positive and professional approach
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting children through engaging, play‑based activities
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Assisting with routines, observations and developmental records
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver high‑quality early years provision
• Building positive relationships with children and families

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Supportive, friendly consultants
• Long‑term and ongoing opportunities
• A smooth, professional recruitment experience

Apply Today

If you’re a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a full‑time role in a lovely Rugeley nursery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Zest Education team.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at Joanne@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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