Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner!

Salary: £31,220.80 per annum

Hours: 40 Full-time Hours, Monday - Friday with flexible options available

Location: Coton Day Nursery, Coton C of E Community Primary School, Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridge, UK

Be Valued. Be Supported. Be You.

At Coton Day Nursery, we’re on the lookout for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. Here, you’ll find flexibility, recognition, and genuine opportunities for growth—all within a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Your Benefits

We believe that happy, supported teams lead to the best outcomes for children. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Flexible Working Options: Choose between 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to fit your lifestyle.
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: Enjoy 24 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday off!
• 75% Childcare Discount: For your own children.
• Career Growth: Access tailored training, development, and promotion opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Benefit from a confidential helpline and wellbeing resources.
• Supportive Culture: Join a warm, inclusive team with staff socials and appreciation treats.
• Company Pension: Plus, enjoy free on-site parking.
• DBS Paid For: We cover the cost of your enhanced DBS check.
• Uniform Provided: So you’re ready from day one!

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in helping children learn, play, and grow in a safe and engaging environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning fun, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Building trusted relationships with children and families.
• Collaborating with your team to maintain a happy, supportive atmosphere.

About You

You’re compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to making a difference every day.

Essential:

• Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Confident written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.

Why Join Us?

Coton Day Nursery is a small, warm, and homely setting located in the beautiful village of Coton, Cambridgeshire. Situated within the grounds of Coton CoE Primary School, we provide a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. As part of the Family First Nurseries network, you’ll have access to excellent resources, strong professional development, and opportunities to progress into senior roles.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career where you’ll be supported, appreciated, and inspired every day!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Coton Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.