Nursery Practitioner

Great Starts Recruitment LTD; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner in Brentwood, Essex. You will support children's learning and development in a nurturing environment while delivering high-quality care and engaging activities. This full-time role offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 and various staff benefits including funded training, career progression, and discounted childcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Funded training and CPD opportunities

Career progression pathways

Holiday entitlement increasing with service

Discounted childcare

Regular team events

Friendly management

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Nursery or Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of child development and the EYFS.
• A warm and creative approach to working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Deliver high-quality care in a stimulating environment.
• Plan and implement engaging activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Warm, caring approach

Knowledge of the EYFS

Experience in a Nursery setting

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification

Tools

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Brentwood, Essex

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per year (depending on qualification and experience)

Contract: Full time over 4 or 5 days.

Staff Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £28,000
• Funded training and CPD opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Discounted childcare (subject to availability)
• Regular team events, wellbeing initiatives, and staff recognition awards
• Friendly and approachable management with an open-door policy

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner or Early Years Educator looking for your next exciting opportunity in Brentwood, Essex? We're working with a nursery who have a warm, supportive, and long‑standing team of childcare professionals and they're now looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join them.

We provide a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment where every child can flourish. The setting offers enriching experiences, creative play opportunities, and strong community links. They believe in putting both children and staff at the heart of everything they do; supporting wellbeing, professional development, and work‑life balance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Delivering high‑quality care in a stimulating environment
• Planning and implementing engaging activities to encourage growth and curiosity
• Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare at all times
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Observing and recording children's progress and sharing updates with senior staff

What They're Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a Nursery or Early Years setting
• Knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• A warm, caring, and creative approach to working with young children
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Paediatric First Aid certificate
• SEN or Behaviour Management training
• Experience supporting children with additional needs

If you're passionate about early years education and want to join a friendly, forward‑thinking team in Brentwood, apply today and take the next step in your childcare career.