Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner Level 3 | Bridgwater | £13.00ph

Salary: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next nursery job in Bridgwater?

We're looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner to join our team in Bridgwater.

If you're passionate about helping babies and young children learn, develop and thrive, you'll join a supportive Early Years team where your experience is valued and you'll have opportunities to continue developing your career.

You'll work alongside our Room Managers and nursery leadership team to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0 to 5, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.

Join an award-winning workplace. We're Great Place to Work® certified and recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, with a strong focus on development, wellbeing and helping our people thrive.

Why join us?

We want you to have more than a job. We want you to build an Early Years career you enjoy.

You'll benefit from:

• £13.00 per hour

• 33 days' holiday for full-time colleagues, including bank holidays

• An additional paid day off for your birthday

• Excellent staff childcare support, subject to eligibility and scheme conditions

• Fully funded training and professional development

• Opportunities to gain further Early Years qualifications

• Clear career progression into Room Manager, Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager and wider opportunities

• Wellbeing support and access to a range of health and wellbeing services

• Stream financial wellbeing tools

• Gym and lifestyle discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme, subject to eligibility

• Recognition and rewards, including colleague awards, referral rewards and long-service recognition

• Team events and celebrations

• A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture

What you'll be doing

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll:

• Provide high-quality care, learning and play experiences for children aged 0 to 5

• Support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities and experiences

• Observe children's development and support their individual next steps

• Act as a Key Person and develop positive relationships with children and families

• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive Early Years environment

• Support children's personal care, meals, hygiene, rest and daily routines

• Help children settle into nursery and support transitions between rooms

• Work closely with your Room Manager and wider nursery team

• Take an active role in training, supervision and your own professional development

• Follow safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and welfare procedures at all times

What we're looking for

You'll need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification or equivalent

• A genuine passion for working with babies and young children

• Good knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS

• A caring, positive and professional approach

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

• An Enhanced DBS or willingness to undertake the required check

Previous experience in a nursery or Early Years setting, Paediatric First Aid and current safeguarding training would be an advantage.

Grow your Early Years career with us

Already working as a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse or Level 3 Childcare Practitioner?

This could be your opportunity to join a growing nursery group where we'll invest in your development and support you to take the next step.

For those interested in progressing, there are opportunities to develop towards future Room Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager and Nursery Manager positions.

Our culture is built around our ARCH values: Accountability, Reliability, Caring and Honesty, and we're looking for people who bring those values to life every day.

Safeguarding children

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

We're committed to safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of children. This role is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, Right to Work checks, qualification verification and employment history checks.

Looking for an Early Years job in Bridgwater?

This opportunity could be ideal if you're searching for an Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator or Level 3 childcare job in Bridgwater or the surrounding Somerset area.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career with us.