Join Our Team as a Level 3 Childcare Superstar!
Hours: Monday to Thursday - 0900 - 1500. All year hours.
Hello, childcare champions! Are you someone who sees every day as a chance to spark joy and curiosity in little learners? Do you love creating safe, fun, and enriching environments where children feel seen, heard, and cared for? If this is you, we’d love to chat! We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner ready to bring energy, compassion, and creativity to our nursery family.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept):
* Spark Joy and Learning: Each day, you’ll blend play with learning in line with EYFS standards, making sure children feel inspired and engaged.
* Capture Milestones: From first words to big “a-ha!” moments, you’ll document each child’s journey with observations, planning, and learning stories.
* Be the Communication Hero: Make handovers a breeze by keeping parents informed with all the little details they love.
* Guard Our Little Kingdom: Safeguard each child’s well-being, logging any concerns and following our safeguarding procedures to a T.
* Be a Team Player: Support your colleagues and maintain confidentiality while keeping everyone in the loop.
* Rise & Shine: Arrive bright-eyed and ready to go 10 minutes before your shift starts. Meetings, training sessions, and events? You’re there with a smile!
* Create a Happy Space: Lend a hand to keep our nursery fresh and welcoming.
* Champion Inclusivity: Embrace diversity, champion equality, and support all children, including those with additional needs.
* Be the Ultimate Teammate: Build wonderful connections with everyone—children, parents, colleagues, and partners like OFSTED.
What’s in it for You?
* Competitive Salary: £27,565.00 per year
* Perks to Keep You Smiling:
* Childcare discounts
* Fun company events
* Pension plan
* Employee discounts
* Health & well-being programs
* On-site parking and easy transport links
* A Friendly Schedule: Monday to Friday with a splash of overtime if you’re up for it!
Your Toolkit:
* Level 3 Child Care Qualification (required)
* Work Authorization in the UK (required)
At Abacus Nursery & Pre-School, we’re all about creating a safe, joyful space where children can thrive—and we need YOU to make it happen! Successful applicants will complete reference, right-to-work, and enhanced DBS checks to ensure our nursery is the best place for little ones.
If you’re ready to make a difference and bring a smile to a child’s face every day, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you and see how you’ll add to our amazing nursery family.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14,688.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Transport links
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
* Overtime
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 childcare qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LVL3 Merrydale Part Time
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