Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily discounted childcare

Wellbeing programme and sick pay

Benefits portal

Competitive annual leave package

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development

Paid Uber journeys from train station

Onsite parking

Financial wellbeing tools

Employee support fund

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner at Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team. You will provide warm, high-quality care across the nursery day and deliver play-based learning in line with the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.

The role offers progression into Senior Practitioner and Room Leader positions, with opportunities to work with varied age groups and build lasting relationships with children and families.

Qualifications

• Required Level 2/3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in Early Years.
• Newly qualified practitioners with placements will be considered.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care throughout the nursery day.
• Plan and deliver experiences aligned with the curriculum and pedagogy.
• Observe and document children's development to support next steps.
• Encourage confidence, curiosity and independence through play.
• Build secure relationships with children and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating environment.
• Maintain high safeguarding and nursery standards.

Skills

EY qualification Level 2/3

Experience with children

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Caring and enthusiastic

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 or Level 3

£29,670 per year | 40 Hours per Week

Children don't separate their day into "learning" and "play", they're discovering something new in almost everything they do.

This established nursery embraces that approach, creating an Early Years environment where play, relationships and everyday experiences are all opportunities for development. Whether it's a conversation over lunch, investigating something new in the room or learning to do something independently for the first time, practitioners are encouraged to recognise and build on those moments.

We're looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to become part of the team. You'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, build meaningful relationships with children and develop your Early Years career within a setting that offers clear progression into senior and Room Leader positions.

Who We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children within an Early Years environment.
• Newly qualified practitioners with relevant nursery placements will also be considered.
• Experience across different Early Years age groups would be beneficial.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• An interest in play-based learning and recognising opportunities within children's everyday experiences.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and children's welfare.
• A caring, attentive and enthusiastic approach.
• opportunities into Senior Practitioner and Room Leader roles

More Than the Usual Benefits

• Heavily discounted childcare
• Wellbeing programme and sick pay
• Benefits portal
• Competitive annual leave package
• Enhanced parental leave
• Training and development
• Paid Uber journeys from the train station to the nursery
• Onsite parking
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Access to a dedicated employee support fund

What Your Day Will Involve

• Provide warm, responsive and high-quality care throughout the nursery day.
• Plan and deliver experiences in line with the setting's curriculum and pedagogy.
• Recognise spontaneous learning opportunities and build on children's interests.
• Observe children's development and use your observations to support appropriate next steps.
• Encourage confidence, curiosity and independence through play.
• Provide attentive personal care while respecting children's individual routines.
• Use everyday moments such as mealtimes, conversations and transitions as opportunities for learning.
• Build secure relationships with children and positive partnerships with their families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
• Maintain consistently high standards of safeguarding, welfare and nursery 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.

Reference: WILL255941/JC