Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Child-Led Learning & EYFS Specialist

Willing Care Ltd; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Birthday day off

Company pension

Team events

Discounted childcare

Long service rewards

Benefits portal

DBS check paid

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 for a warm Early Years setting in the UK. The role focuses on providing high-quality care and education for infants and young children, with a commitment to play-based, child-led learning in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include planning activities in line with EYFS, observing progress, and building strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential.
• Previous experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Passion for child-led learning and supporting children's independence.
• Experience observing and supporting children's individual developmental progress.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged three months to school age.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, confidence and independence.
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment.
• Observe, assess and record children's developmental progress.
• Support children's individual care needs and daily routines.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain excellent standards of care.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 for a warm Early Years setting in the UK. The role focuses on providing high-quality care and education for infants and young children, with a commitment to play-based, child-led learning in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include planning activities in line with EYFS, observing progress, and building strong relationships with families.