Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
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Northampton
Join a Nurturing Environment Where Every Moment Matters!\n Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Practitioner \n Location: Akeley Wood Nursery and Junior School, Akeley, Buckingham \n Salary: Up to £29,500 per annum \n Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm \n Contract: Permanent | 52 weeks About Akeley Wood Junior School\n Akeley Wood, part of Blenheim, is a thriving co-educational independent school nestled in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside. We educate pupils from 12 months to 18 years, fostering a warm, inclusive, and ambitious environment where every child is known and supported to achieve their best. \n Our inspiring learning spaces include woodland outdoor areas, specialist classrooms, creative arts studios, and modern sports facilities. We pride ourselves on our strong pastoral culture, focusing on individual strengths and our commitment to helping pupils grow into confident, curious, and compassionate young people. \n By joining Akeley Wood School, you become part of a dedicated, collaborative team that believes in high expectations, meaningful relationships, and the transformative power of education. The Role\n As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: \n\n • Provide high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children in our Nursery.\n, • Support the planning and delivery of creative, age-appropriate activities tailored to individual needs.\n, • Build warm, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring clear and positive communication.\n, • Act as a Key Worker, observing and documenting each child's progress with care and accuracy.\n, • Model a calm, nurturing approach and promote positive behaviour.\n, • Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment with consistently high standards of care and hygiene.\n, • Support daily routines including mealtimes, rest, play, and transitions.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive setting.\n\n Our Nursery operates for 51 weeks of the year, with shift patterns of 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm on a weekly rota. About You\n We're looking for someone who brings: \n\n • A Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) (essential)\n, • Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.\n, • A warm, empathetic, and energetic approach to working with young children.\n, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and parents.\n, • An understanding of safeguarding, child development, and safe working practices.\n, • Flexibility, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping children flourish.\n, • Experience supporting children with SEND or additional qualifications such as First Aid would be an advantage.\nWhy Join Akeley Wood Junior School?\n You'll join a dedicated, friendly, and supportive Early Years team who share a deep commitment to nurturing young children and helping them grow into confident, curious learners. \n You will enjoy: \n\n • A caring, highly supportive working environment\n, • A beautiful, nature-rich setting to enhance learning\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression\n, • A team culture built on collaboration, creativity, and kindness\n\n We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.