Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Location – Cheadle Salary - £26,000 per annum Sector – Education Job reference: JWCH55 Permanent Role Are you a qualified experienced Level 3 in Childcare looking to grow your Career in Early Years? Have you gained experience already working in a fast-paced Nursery environment? Would you describe yourself as a passionate Practitioner looking to develop in a long-term role and building strong relationships with both the children and parents? If so I would be eager to hear from you, I’m working with an exceptional Nursery based in Cheadle who have a fantastic community and drive to be a leading Nursery in the area! So, if you are a passionate Practitioner with a Level 2 and looking to excel in your Childcare career, I would love to hear from you! Package Details: Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 basic 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension Working hours: Monday to Thursday – 07:30am / 6:00pm Great working environment Team Social days Training provided Progression opportunities Key Responsibilities: Childcare and Supervision Supervise and ensure the safety of children throughout the day. Assist with basic care routines, including feeding, changing, and nap times. Maintain a clean and safe environment, checking toys and equipment. Supporting Learning and Development Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote children’s development. Encourage independence and support self-help skills such as dressing and feeding. Provide individual support to children who need extra help. Observation and Record Keeping Observe children’s progress and document developmental milestones. Contribute to progress reports and assessments. Communication and Parent Interaction Communicate with parents and carers, providing updates on their child’s day. Report concerns regarding a child's development or welfare to senior staff. Supporting Behavior Management Promote positive behavior and encourage good social skills like sharing and turn-taking. Address minor conflicts and behavioral issues in a calm manner. Team Collaboration Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth nursery operations. Assist senior staff with planning and organizing activities. Maintaining Cleanliness and Organization Ensure cleanliness by sanitizing play areas and toys. Prepare materials and activities for the children. Safeguarding and Health & Safety Follow safeguarding policies and report concerns as needed. Conduct regular health and safety checks. Professional Development Participate in training to enhance skills and knowledge. Reflect on and improve practice through feedback and supervisions. ________________________________________ Qualifications and Skills Required: Level 3 Childcare qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care). GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade 4 or above) or equivalent. Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete one). Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) Essential. Previous experience in a childcare setting is Essential. To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter to (url removed) or, alternatively, submit your application via the link below. Jasmine Williams – Commercial Manager At Aspion, our core values are built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data. These can be viewed on our website