Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

The Fordingbridge Day Nursery & Pre-School 

Salisbury Road, Burgate,SP61LX

Level 3 Practitioner

Salary £27,768.00 Per annum

40 hours per week

Our nursery is housed in a charming thatched-roof building on the outskirts of the stunning New Forest National Park. Conveniently located on Salisbury Road, the nursery offers excellent transport links between Bournemouth, Ringwood, Salisbury, and Southampton via the A338. We are also just a short walk from the nearest bus stop on Surma Valley. Additionally, a large car park is available for staff parking..

We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. Our highly qualified staff are trained in first aid and safeguarding. With direct access to large, securely enclosed outdoor play areas, we support each child’s emotional and physical development at their own pace.

Why Join us:

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 upto 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

When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth and progression.
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our competitive pension scheme!
• Referral Program: Earn bonuses for bringing great new colleagues into our family!
• Onsite Parking: Access to free onsite Parking
• Company Events: Enjoy team-building activities, social gatherings, and special celebrations!: 
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Company Pension

Your Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Plan and deliver exciting, engaging activities tailored to each child’s needs.
• Create a safe, clean, and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play.
• Form strong relationships with children and parents, acting as a key person for individual children.
• Work closely with a supportive team, ensuring high standards of care and education.
• Maintain safeguarding practices and adhere to nursery policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (essential).
• Fluent in written and spoken English (essential).
• At least one year of experience working in Early Years (desirable).
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements (desirable).

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 Fordingbridge Day Nursery and Preschool 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.