Job Description:

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Pre-K Room
Romford, Essex (RM3)
£30,696 per annum
42.5 hours per week | 4 or 5 days per week

Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to join a warm, supportive nursery where your wellbeing and development are genuinely valued?

We're recruiting for a fantastic nursery in Romford that is looking for a caring and enthusiastic practitioner to join their Pre-K Room, working with a small group of just 16 children. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Level 3 qualifications and ideally some experience in a Pre-K or preschool environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing high-quality care and education to children in the Pre-K room.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Supporting children's learning, development and school readiness.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive.

What we're looking for:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Previous nursery experience, ideally within a Pre-K or Preschool room.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,696 per annum
• 42.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Additional 5 days off over Christmas
• Birthday off every year
• 5% annual performance bonus paid at Christmas
• Bupa Mental Health Support Line
• Summer and Christmas staff events
• Wellbeing Week every October
• After-work yoga sessions
• Air-conditioned nursery
• Some parking available nearby with excellent public transport links.

About the Nursery:

This welcoming nursery cares for up to 50 children each day across 5 well-equipped rooms, supported by a friendly team of 16 staff. The culture is genuinely supportive and close-knit, with a comfortable staff room where the team enjoy spending breaks together.

Professional development is encouraged, with access to:

• Noodle Now online training
• Local authority training courses
• In-house CPD
• Support towards further qualifications, including Level 3 and Level 5.

Interview Process:

• Informal face-to-face interview with the Nursery Manager.
• A 2-hour trial within the room, interacting with the children through activities such as story time and play.

If you're looking for a nursery where you'll be supported, appreciated and given opportunities to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a friendly team that's passionate about giving children the very best start in life.