Early Years Practitioner Level 3 at Spring

Gateshead, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

26949.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Years Practitioner, Childcare Qualification, Key Person, Activity Planning, Child Development, Emotional Regulation, Family Relationship Building, Safeguarding, SEND Support, Curiosity, Creativity, Positive Attitude

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Early Years Practitioner (Qualified Level 3) Location: Gateshead Salary: £26,949 per annum Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full Time – 40 hours per week Closing date: Midnight on the 10th April 2026 Benefits:   * 25 Days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) * Staff discounts portal and blue light card with 15,000 + retailers * Access to financial advice and the ability to manage savings or loans directly from your salary * A whopping 60% off childcare within our nurseries and out of school clubs * Up to 3 Days Dependency Leave to care for dependents in an emergency. * Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave * Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities  * Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover  * 8 sessions In-Person, Phone, or Online Counselling or CBT Why Spring Nurseries Spring offers award-winning childcare services, as part of the national charity Action for Children. It's our mission to be the best provider of outstanding quality early education to children throughout the UK, that is accessible to all. We are focused on enabling young people to learn, have fun and make friends in our bright, engaging settings. That starts with creating a happy environment for our team. Join us and you can look forward to: * A kind, caring culture with an emphasis on wellbeing, both physical and mental. * Flexible working – wherever possible we offer flexibility on hours and/or hybrid working. * Lots of opportunities for training, learning, development, including gaining qualifications. * Excellent benefits that compare favourably to other employers in our sector. A bit about the role: Spring Leam Lane is a busy, 101 place nursery with baby, 2-year-old and preschool rooms. The setting has a calm, natural field, with lovely outdoor areas, forest school space, and newly refurbished garden areas. We have access to a sensory room and library for our children to enjoy. Our team is long-standing, welcoming team and we're proud of our strong reputation for providing support to children with a range of disabilities and SEND needs. We're looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who is caring, enthusiastic and confident in supporting children's learning and development. Will help plan and lead activities, act as a key person, build great relationships with families and work closely with the team to create a safe, happy and nurturing environment. What you’ll be doing:   * Supervise and protect our children in the safe and stimulating environment  * Lead exciting preschool activities that spark creativity and curiosity * Use emotional regulation techniques to prepare the children for their next adventures * Creating engaging learning experiences that help children shine * Build strong relationships with parents/carers and families * Meet each child's unique needs with love and attention * Bring a positive attitude and make every day magical.   What we need from you:    In the role of Early Years Practitioner (Level 3), we're ideally looking for someone who has:  * A Level 3 early years and childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) * A passion for continuous learning and growth, Aligned with our core values and the Spring career pathway * A deep understanding of children's development needs (0 to 5 years) * A positive attitude and a commitment to excellence Ready to make a difference in the lives of children? Whether you're looking for a career change or the next step in your journey, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and help us give children a healthy start in life!   Contact: If you need support with your application, please contact our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk [RecruitmentService@actionforchildren.org.uk] quoting reference 12899 We'll be happy to give you any support you require.     Diversity, Equality and Inclusion  At Spring Oscars we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within the organisation. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups.  Male staff are often under-represented within this sector, and we would like to encourage more male applicants for our roles.  We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.        Want to know more about Spring and Oscars?  Check out our socials on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/spring-by-action-for-children], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/springbyactionforchildren] or Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxg04QAVSe1golEcPrbY--g].  See below for further information about working with us: Employee Reward Booklet [https://actnforchildren.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Employee_Recruitment_Information/EaeX_k7cCCdBqF5l7v4DGzMBlDii8fMaIeawtV8qXrs5Aw?e=x9oCJ0] Spring Early Years Career Pathway [https://actnforchildren.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Employee_Recruitment_Information/EQRMbP7ADfpEhxVPgklxvLABBObZpOZ9uQn-zj10Cwd8zg?e=3XguA0] Job Description [https://actnforchildren.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/Employee_Recruitment_Information/Shared Documents/Job Description Library/Developments-Spring/Early Years Practitioner JD.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=nOeiey]

Responsibilities

The practitioner will supervise and protect children in a stimulating environment, leading exciting activities that foster creativity and curiosity while utilizing emotional regulation techniques. They will also act as a key person, build strong relationships with parents, and meet each child's unique needs.