Love Childcare Recruitment
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Balham)
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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Balham, London | SW12 | £31,934 per year | Full-Time, 40 hours per week
We are supporting a UK-leading nursery and childcare provider operating over 40 nurseries across London, all rated Ofsted Outstanding or Good, with a unique focus on positive social impact in the communities they serve.
Rated Good by Ofsted, you can find this nursery inside the local community centre, right at the heart of the community it supports! It is a bright, open-plan setting with separate areas for different age groups and a large garden.
The team inspires learning through curiosity and discovery, with children enjoying:
- Messy play in the mud kitchen
- Sensory sessions
- Yoga
- Science experiments
- Growing herbs in the garden
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Parents get involved too, reading stories to the children in their native languages.
You will find the nursery close to Clapham South and Balham train stations and Hydethorpe Road and Poynders Road bus stops on the 50, 155, 355, and 255 bus routes.
Staff benefits include:
- Ongoing training and clear promotion pathways
- 7% employer pension contribution (only 1% from you)
- 70% discount on childcare fees
- Up to 35 days off a year - including 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Sector-leading parental leave
- Wellbeing app access, shopping discounts, an annual staff conference, and funding for team celebrations
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You will need:
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
- At least 12 months' experience in an Early Years setting
- Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
- The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with parents and children
- A genuine passion for childcare, child development, and community impact
- A child-centred approach to your work
How to apply
Apply directly via this advert, or contact Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment: steve@lovechildcarerecruitment.com
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