Nursery Practitioner – Level 3Contract Type: Part Time Permanent - 30 hours per week Hourly rate: £13.58 per hour Flitwick Nursery, part of the Family First group, is a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn through curiosity, exploration, and meaningful play experiences. We are passionate about delivering high-quality early years education and creating an environment where children, families, and staff feel supported and valued.Our nursery provides engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to inspire children's natural curiosity and support their development. Through child-led learning and in-the-moment planning, we encourage children to explore, discover, and build confidence in a safe and stimulating setting.At Flitwick Nursery, we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive team culture. We value collaboration, professional growth, and creating a positive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered.We OfferA welcoming and supportive team environmentA thorough induction and buddy systemOngoing professional development and training opportunitiesCareer progression opportunities within Family FirstA strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balanceCompetitive salary and benefits packageIf you are a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to join a supportive and inspiring setting, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to the Flitwick Nursery team.RequirementsProvide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS frameworkEnsure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children alwaysAct as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and familiesPlan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's developmentObserve, assess, and record children's learning and development accuratelySupport children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual developmentCreate a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environmentWork collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of practiceSupport daily routines including mealtimes, sleep times, and personal careCommunicate effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updatesEnsure compliance with nursery policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirementsParticipate in team meetings, planning, and continuous improvementMaintain accurate records and documentationParticipate in ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesBenefitsWhy Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:· Annual leave: 24 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday· Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members· Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline· Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities to support your career growth· Pension: Company pension scheme· Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo employee discounts· Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme· Health and wellbeing: Dedicated health and wellbeing support· Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programmeWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.Flitwick Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.