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Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Are you a caring, creative, and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Northampton?

You will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education for our children, supporting their development through purposeful play and learning. As part of the room team, you'll plan and deliver engaging activities, act as a key person for a small group of children and work closely with parents to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn.


Join a warm, welcoming nursery setting that prides itself on nurturing children through engaging play, a strong team culture, and meaningful early learning experiences. They truly value creativity, kindness, and teamwork - both for their children and our staff.

The Role:

  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate a variety of engaging and age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the EYFS.

  • Act as a key person, observing, assessing, and recording children's progress while building strong relationships with families.

  • Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, always following safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

  • Work collaboratively with your team to create a positive, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

  • Support the room leader and management team in maintaining high standards of care, organisation, and curriculum delivery.

About you:

  • Level 3 qualification in Early Years (e.g. EYE, NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent)

  • A passion for early years education and child development

  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities

  • Previous nursery or early years experience is preferred

All candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check. Any interviews we hold will be conducted over a Teams call.