Level 3 nursery practitioner


Company:	Bolton Children's Opportunity Group
Salary:	from £13.50 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bolton, BL1 4QB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Level 3 Nursery Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality care, learning and development for children aged 0–5, while ensuring their safety, wellbeing and individual needs are met.

Key responsibilities include:

Safeguarding: Ensure children are kept safe from harm and follow the nursery’s safeguarding and child protection procedures. Recognise and report concerns about a child’s welfare, including signs of abuse or neglect, and follow the correct reporting procedures.

Childcare and wellbeing: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s physical and emotional wellbeing.

Learning and development: Plan and support age-appropriate activities based on children’s interests, needs and development, in line with the EYFS.

Observation and assessment: Observe children, record their development and identify areas where additional support may be required.

SEN/SEND support: Recognise and respond to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), adapting activities, communication and the environment to meet individual needs.

Individual support: Work with the SENCO, parents/carers and other professionals to implement and review individual targets and support strategies.

Inclusion: Promote equality, inclusion and positive relationships, ensuring every child is supported to participate, develop and make progress.

Health and safety: Follow nursery procedures relating to risk assessments, accidents, medication, hygiene, food safety, emergency procedures and the safe supervision of children.

Communication: Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues and share relevant information appropriately and professionally.

Teamwork: Work effectively as part of the nursery team and contribute to planning, meetings and the continuous improvement of practice.

Professional responsibilities: Maintain confidentiality, follow nursery policies and procedures, attend required training and keep knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and SEND requirements up to date.

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