Level 2/3- Nursery Practitioner

A nursery practitioner (sometimes called an early years practitioner) works with young children, from birth to about 5 years old—in places like nurseries, preschools, or early years centres. Their day-to-day job is a mix of caregiving, teaching, supervising, and supporting development. Here’s what a typical day often involves: 1. Welcoming children and settling them in  Greeting children and parents in the morning Helping children settle if they’re upset or shy Talking with parents about the child’s mood, sleep, or needs for the day 2. Planning and leading activities  They organise activities that help children develop skills, such as: Creative play (painting, drawing, crafts) Story time and singing Learning activities like counting, letters, shapes Physical play (running, climbing, dancing) Sensory play (sand, water, textures) These activities support development areas such as language, social skills, and coordination.