Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Are you a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to make a positive impact in a supportive and thriving school environment? Join our Nursery team and help inspire young children during their crucial early years of development.

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Maidenhead SL6 3QE

*    42.5 hours per week - all year round
*    Competitive salary 

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Claires Court is a thriving independent school offering education from Nursery through to Sixth Form. With a strong focus on developing confident, capable and well-rounded young people, the school provides a supportive and dynamic learning environment where both students and staff can flourish.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a level 3 Nursery Practitioner working with children ages 2 – 4.

This is an all year round post, working 42.5 hours per week between the hours of 07:30 am and 6.00 pm working at Ridgeway, The Thicket, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QE.

The post is one of a team of Nursery Practitioners who work within the Nursery to provide structured play and development opportunities for children in early years.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

*    Qualified to NVQ Level 3
*    Have previous experience working in an early years setting
*    A good level of English and Numeracy
*    Able to create safe, happy and stimulated play activities
*    A responsive team player
*    Engaged with the School's ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest and hardworking team
*    Able to demonstrate a strong and obvious commitment to pupil welfare and safeguarding and a clear understanding of Child Protection issues

In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.

How to Apply 

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, apply through this site and then check your inbox for your application pack and further information on how to complete your application and provide any supporting documents.

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

It is the policy of Claires Court Schools to ensure equality of opportunity for all members of staff, both teaching and non-teaching.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

In accordance with our Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the School will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.  

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).

You must be authorised to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Preschool Practitioner, Nursery Educator, Childcare Assistant, EYFS Practitioner, Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Teaching Assistant, Kindergarten Practitioner, Playgroup Leader, Child Development Practitioner, Early Years Support Worker