Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner 
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Temporary and Long-term Roles Available
Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to make a real difference in early years education?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to work within nursery settings or primary schools across the Reading area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established education agency committed to supporting early childhood development and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5 years
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• Ensuring adherence to safeguarding and health & safety policies
• Observing and recording children’s progress in line with the EYFS framework

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g. CACHE, NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting (school or private nursery)
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• An enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service, or willing to apply for one

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer You:

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle and commitments
• A variety of placements in nurseries and primary schools
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay via PAYE
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey

Whether you are newly qualified or have years of experience, we’d love to hear from you. Join Teaching Personnel and be part of a team that values the importance of early years education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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