Babies Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Nurturing Start

Willing Care Ltd; Tooting; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is assisting a small, home-from-home nursery to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for babies. The role offers a salary of £26,500–£33,200 per year and a warm, nurturing environment where you can build close relationships with each child and their family.

You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery experience, and be confident with EYFS safeguarding and development. You’ll plan sensory play and support early communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience caring for babies is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to maintain routines and build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Create a safe, warm and nurturing environment for babies.
• Support feeding, sleeping and personal care routines.
• Plan engaging sensory and age-appropriate play experiences.
• Observe milestones and communicate progress to parents.
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery procedures.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Observation & record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is assisting a small, home-from-home nursery to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for babies. The role offers a salary of £26,500–£33,200 per year and a warm, nurturing environment where you can build close relationships with each child and their family.

You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery experience, and be confident with EYFS safeguarding and development. You’ll plan sensory play and support early communication.