Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

Level 3 Nursery Educator

Full Time | Permanent
Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: From £12.70 per hour
Start Date: January 2025

URGENT HIRE

A warm, welcoming home-from-home nursery setting in Chelmsford is urgently seeking a Level 3 Nursery Educator to join their caring and committed team from January 2025.

This is a lovely, established setting operating from a converted house, with a strong family feel, an outdoor learning provision and an after-school club. The nursery supports up to 175 children across its provisions and prides itself on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where children — and staff — feel truly valued.

About the Role

• Full-time, permanent position

• Level 3 qualification essential

• Start date: January 2025

• Supporting children across the Early Years

• Creating a calm, nurturing and engaging learning environment

• Working closely with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality care

• Learning and embedding the setting’s unique way of working

About the Setting

• Home-from-home nursery based in a house

• Outdoor learning environment

• After-school club provision

• Approximately 175 children across the setting

• Strong focus on relationships, routine and emotional security

The team are looking for someone who genuinely wants to be part of the nursery long-term, values consistency and is passionate about early childhood development.

What They’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

• A genuine passion for childcare

• Someone reliable, committed and eager to learn

• A warm, caring and nurturing approach

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Willingness to embrace and follow the nursery’s ethos and routines

• Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality practice

This role would suit a practitioner who values stability, relationships and a family-style environment.

Salary & Benefits

• From £12.70 per hour

• Supportive leadership and friendly team

• Well-established, caring working environment

• Opportunity to grow and develop within the setting

Interview Process

• Interviews available any morning

• Quick turnaround due to urgent requirement

If you’re a Level 3 Nursery Educator looking for a welcoming, supportive nursery where you can settle, grow and truly make a difference, this is an excellent opportunity to join a setting that values commitment, care and community.