Level 3 Practitioner

About the role

Advert Description for TIH103121TI

Tilehouse Street Baptist Church
Upper Tilehouse Street
Hitchin
Herts
SG5 2EE
01462441440
www.thpsn.org.uk

Part time
Level 3 Practitioner
Pay details: £13.75 per hour Inclusive of holiday pay
Start date: ASAP

Full job description We are a small nurturing setting that has been part of the local community for over 55 years. We have a small, committed team dedicated to providing excellent care to our families. We are looking for a passionate early year’s educator who can help deliver a nurturing environment for children. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced level 3 Practitioner to join our team. Responsibilities:

• Child Development: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children.

• Safeguarding: Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, promoting a safe and secure environment for all children.

• Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and carers, providing updates on their child’s progress and well-being using the Famly system.

• Curriculum Implementation: Ensure the curriculum is tailored to meet the developmental needs of each child, adhering to EYFS guidelines.

• Health & Safety: Ensure that all health and safety regulations are followed, maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Skills & Experience:

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.

• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.

• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children if colleagues are absent

• Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.

• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

• Knowledge/qualifications in SEND or interest to gain qualifications would be an advantage - SEND experience could allow additional remuneration

If you are a dynamic, organised, and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become a valued member of our nurturing Pre-school and Nursery team.

Closing date: 25/09/2026 17:00:00
Interview date: 29/9/26

Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery was started in 1968 as Tilehouse Street Playgroup. In April 2016 it became Tilehouse Street Pre-school and Nursery.  The Manager of Tilehouse Street Pre-school and Nursery is Mrs Deborah Tobias. The setting is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and is managed by a Parent run committee. The rooms used are rented from the church and can accommodate up to 33 children per session. A large hall is available for the use of large physical play equipment. An outdoor area next to the main room allows children to dig, plant and watch things grow and have space to extend their play.  The children are also able to access their own toilets. Outings of varying lengths are arranged when possible. Our Aims By attending Tilehouse Street Pre-School and Nursery, children will be enabled to:

• Value their own achievements.

• Take responsibility for their finished work.

• Complete activities to the best of their ability in their own time.

• Choose from a wide curriculum of activities available to each child every session.

• Interact with other children and adults in the group.

• Learn independence  

• Have Fun!

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com