Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Milton Keynes

Start Date: September or Earlier

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Pay: £15-16/hour (Unqualified: From £13.68/hour)


Are you passionate about supporting little learners as they explore, discover, and grow? Whether you're a qualified childcare professional or someone with a natural gift for nurturing young minds, we’d love to hear from you!

Engage Education is proud to work with a network of exceptional nurseries and primary schools across Milton Keynes, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join our growing early years team.

What We're Looking For:
  • Level 3 qualified in Childcare, Early Years Education or equivalent (essential for most of our roles)
  • We also welcome unqualified candidates with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in early years education
  • A warm, friendly approach with a strong understanding of the importance of early childhood development
  • Reliability, initiative, and a team-focused attitude
  • Willingness to get stuck in – from messy play to story time and everything in between
What You'll Be Doing:
  • Supporting children’s development through creative, play-based learning
  • Contributing to a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
  • Working closely with parents, carers, and your team to ensure every child thrives
  • Helping to observe and track key developmental milestones


About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

  • Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
  • Free CPD sessions
  • Your own dedicated consultant
  • Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
  • Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners


How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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Engage Education £13.50 - £16.00 per hour Milton Keynes