Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

The Hackney Day Nursery & Pre-School E8 3RN 

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Walkers 2-3 

Salary -£29,120 per annum 

Join Our Team at Hackney Day Nursery – Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

40 hours a week - you choose 4 days 36- hours or the usual 5 days 40 hours (we want to be flexible and have patterns that work around you) 

We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 – Walkers (2 – 3 Years) at The Hackney Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Hackney is a lovely setting based in East London, just up the road from London Field train station. Currently rated Ofsted Good, Hackney is a nursery that takes over three railway arches and boasts a 5000sqft outdoor space, complete with age-appropriate equipment and a forest school area for the children to explore, take risks and challenge their physical development.

We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to join our vibrant team, specifically in our walker’s room, which caters to children aged 2 to 3 years. The successful candidate will work alongside the Room Leader to ensure that our children receive the best care and education, while supporting the smooth daily operation of the nursery.

 Why Choose Hackney Day Nursery & Pre-School?
At Hackney, we believe in creating an environment where both children and staff can grow, develop, and thrive. With our current Ofsted rating of “Good,” we are committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality early years education. Our setting offers a dynamic, supportive, and engaging environment where creativity and exploration are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a caring team that works together to create a fun, safe, and inspiring space for children to learn and flourish.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Childcare Employee Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Transport Links-The nursery is located on Westgate Street in Hackney, close to London Fields Train Station which is just a 6-minute walk to the nursery. Hackney Central Station is also close by with links to Stratford. Pay and display parking is available along the street.
• Referral Programme. Refer a friend and receive a bonus up to £750 check terms and conditions.

About our Nursery Practitioner role:
• To work with management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.
• To work closely with the Room Leader and other staff members in ensuring a smooth running of the daily routine.
• To contribute ideas to planning ensuring the children receive high quality of learning and development.
• To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.
• To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures
• To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements
. Promoting and ensuring Safeguarding standards for all children and adults in setting

About The Hackney Day Nursery and Pre-School
Our Nursery cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm all year round except for closure over the Christmas period and on public bank holidays.
The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.
The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training ‘on the job’ and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.

Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience:
• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
• Over 1 years’ experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken to English - Essential

We 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.

The Hackney Day Nursery & Pre-School 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.

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