Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Full Time
Mucky Pups Day Nursery – Sheldon, Birmingham
Position: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse
Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Garretts Green Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham
We’re Hiring – Passionate & Experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Mucky Pups Day Nursery is looking for a passionate, caring, qualified and experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team.
We are looking for someone who genuinely loves working with children, takes pride in their role and is committed to providing the highest standard of care and education.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and be confident supporting children with a wide range of abilities and individual needs, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If you are enthusiastic, caring, reliable and passionate about helping children learn, develop and achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
- About the Role
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will have day-to-day responsibility for the care, education and development of children within your allocated age group.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing a safe, caring, stimulating and inclusive environment for children.
- Planning and delivering fun, creative and engaging activities in line with the EYFS.
- Supporting children's learning, development and individual needs.
- Taking on Key Person responsibilities and developing strong relationships with children and their families.
- Observing, assessing and recording children's progress and development.
- Supporting children with SEND and additional needs, adapting activities and approaches to meet individual requirements.
- Recognising children's individual needs and responding appropriately.
- Working closely with parents, carers and other professionals to support children's development.
- Communicating effectively with parents and colleagues.
- Maintaining consistently high standards of care, education, cleanliness and safety.
- Following safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
- Working positively as part of a team and supporting colleagues across the nursery.
- Contributing to a happy, welcoming and stimulating environment for all children.
- The Person We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with children and early years education.
- Caring, patient, enthusiastic and approachable.
- Genuinely committed to their career in childcare.
- Dedicated to helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential.
- Experienced and confident working within a nursery environment.
- Knowledgeable and supportive of SEND and inclusive practice.
- Able to recognise and respond to children's individual needs.
- Reliable, hardworking and professional.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Able to work calmly and confidently in a busy, fast-paced nursery.
- Willing to learn, develop and improve their practice.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of care and education.
- Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must:
- Hold a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification or above in line with current government requirements.
- Have at least 1 year's nursery experience.
- Have experience working with children under 5.
- Have a strong understanding of the EYFS.
- Have good knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
- Have strong safeguarding knowledge.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Be passionate about working with children.
- Be reliable, caring, enthusiastic and professional.
- Be confident working in a busy nursery environment.
- Paediatric First Aid
A Paediatric First Aid qualification is not essential at the time of application.
However, First Aid cover is required within the nursery to meet staffing and ratio requirements. If you do not currently hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification, don't worry — Mucky Pups can provide the necessary training.
We are happy to support the right candidate in obtaining their First Aid qualification as part of their professional development.
- What We Offer
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Permanent, full-time position
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to develop your early years career
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Sick pay
- Opportunities to gain further childcare experience and qualifications
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives
- The opportunity to work within a well-established Ofsted-rated Good nursery
- About Mucky Pups Day Nursery
Mucky Pups Day Nursery is a well-established nursery located on Garretts Green Lane, Sheldon, close to Cockshut Hill School.
We are Ofsted rated Good and provide care and education for children up to five years old. We also provide a before- and after-school club for children aged 5–11.
At Mucky Pups, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the best possible start in life.
We are committed to creating a safe, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
We also understand that our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in having a strong, supportive and hardworking team where everyone plays an important part in providing the best possible experience for our children.
Come and Join the Mucky Pups Team!
If you are an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about childcare, has a good understanding of SEND, and is dedicated to providing children with the best possible start in life, we would love to hear from you.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, where you can develop your skills and make a real difference to young children's lives, this could be the opportunity for you.
Apply today and become part of the Mucky Pups family!
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
