Level 3 Nursery Practitioner: Outdoor Play & Growth

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Competitive annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Discounted childcare

Long service awards

Employee benefits portal

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner at Level 3 to join a beautiful nursery in Reading. The role offers a competitive salary (£27,000–£30,800 per year) and is full-time, all year round, in a supportive team that values child-led learning and outdoor exploration.

You will work within EYFS guidelines, plan engaging activities, and help children develop confidence and independence in a warm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above is essential.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Passion for child-led learning and outdoor exploration.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality Early Years care and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities that encourage creativity and discovery.
• Support children's confidence, independence and individual development.
• Observe, assess and record children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner at Level 3 to join a beautiful nursery in Reading. The role offers a competitive salary (£27,000–£30,800 per year) and is full-time, all year round, in a supportive team that values child-led learning and outdoor exploration.

You will work within EYFS guidelines, plan engaging activities, and help children develop confidence and independence in a warm, nurturing environment.