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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Windsor; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave package

Monthly staff incentives

Christmas closure/leave

Birthday incentive

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an Early Years practitioner for a small, supportive nursery. The role focuses on individualised care and learning, with a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration and Forest School–style activities, helping children become confident, independent learners.

Applicants should have a full Level 3 Early Years qualification, experience in EY settings, solid safeguarding knowledge, and a warm, nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and ability to promote children's welfare.
• Ability to plan engaging experiences around individual interests and development.
• Commitment to encouraging independence, confidence and curiosity.
• Warm, attentive, nurturing approach.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and exploration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and learning within a smaller-group environment.
• Get to know key children and their interests and development.
• Plan meaningful activities reflecting next steps rather than one-size-fits-all.
• Create opportunities for children to make choices and build independence.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical and educational development.
• Make full use of the outdoor environment for exploration and adventure.
• Complete observations and development records in line with EYFS.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and involve them in development.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
• Work closely with the wider nursery team to provide high-quality practice.

Skills

Good communication

Relationship building

Outdoor learning

Independence & curiosity

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Up to £30,000 per year | Full Time | All Year Round

Smaller groups can make a big difference in Early Years. With more time to notice the little things, practitioners can really get to know each child – what interests them, where they need encouragement and when they’re ready for their next challenge.

This welcoming nursery keeps small numbers of children within its rooms, creating a more personal environment where care and learning can be shaped around each child’s individual needs and stage of development. The focus is on helping children become confident, independent and curious learners, while making sure they feel secure and supported along the way.

And learning certainly isn’t limited to indoors. The outdoor play area becomes an extended classroom, offering a Forest School-style environment where children can explore, investigate, get messy, take on new challenges and enjoy plenty of adventures.

What We’re Looking For

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• full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting
• A good understanding of the
• EYFS and child development
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Confidence planning engaging experiences around children's individual interests and developmental needs
• An understanding of how to encourage
• independence, confidence and curiosity
• A warm, attentive and nurturing approach
• Enthusiasm for incorporating outdoor learning and exploration into everyday practice
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

More Than the Usual Benefits

• Salary up to £30,000
• On-site parking
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave package
• Monthly staff incentives
• Christmas closure/leave
• Birthday incentive

Making Every Child’s Experience Personal

• Provide high-quality care and learning within a smaller-group environment
• Get to know your key children and understand their individual personalities, interests and development
• Plan meaningful activities that reflect children's next steps rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach
• Create opportunities for children to make choices, try things for themselves and build independence
• Support children's emotional, social, physical and educational development
• Make full use of the outdoor environment for exploration, discovery and adventure
• Complete observations, assessments and development records in line with the EYFS
• Build strong partnerships with parents and keep them involved in their child's development
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment
• Work closely with the wider nursery team to provide consistent, high-quality Early Years practice

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.