Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)

Location: Shoreham
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 15:00 (Term Time Only)

A nursery in Shoreham is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team, providing high-quality early years education and care for young children. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting early development and creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment.

In this role, you will work closely with children to encourage their development through play, structured activities, and tailored learning experiences. You will be responsible for supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive growth, ensuring they feel safe and valued. The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of early years development, EYFS frameworks, and the importance of language, communication, and social skills in young children. You will work as part of a dedicated team, fostering curiosity and creativity in a safe and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning and development through structured play and interaction
• Ensure children’s physical, social, and emotional needs are met throughout the day
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a warm and inclusive environment
• Monitor and document children’s progress and contribute to their learning journey
• Follow all nursery policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour management

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) – essential
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one
• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young children
• Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to be adaptable and responsive to the needs of children
• Must be able to understand and follow the nursery’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further apply now!

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*