Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to deliver high-quality Early Years education in a Montessori-inspired setting. You will support children’s independence, curiosity, and development throughout the day in a warm, safe environment.

The role requires a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification, nursery experience, and strong teamwork. Own transport is preferred due to the village location of the setting.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning.
• Confident in encouraging children's independence, curiosity and decision-making.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Own transport due to the nursery's location.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day.
• Create experiences that combine the EYFS with Montessori-inspired learning.
• Encourage children to explore, make choices and become increasingly independent.
• Make thoughtful use of the nursery's natural resources and learning environments.
• Plan activities around children's interests and individual stages of development.
• Observe children's progress and identify meaningful next steps.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure.
• Support children's emotional, social and physical development.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Early Years Level 2/3

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Montessori learning

Independence fostering

Communication

Safeguarding

Own transport

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3

£27,000–£27,500 per year | 40 Hours per Week

Located in a charming building within a peaceful village setting, this nursery offers children a warm environment where they can feel settled and confident to explore. The rooms are thoughtfully arranged with carefully selected resources, giving children opportunities to investigate, create and make their own choices throughout the day.

The nursery combines the EYFS with Montessori-inspired principles, balancing purposeful learning with independence and child-led exploration. As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll use this approach to create meaningful experiences around each child's interests, development and individual needs.

Please note: due to the nursery's village location, you will need your own transport to reliably travel to and from the setting.

What We’re Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS and child development
• An interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning
• Confidence encouraging children's independence, curiosity and decision-making
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• Own transport due to the nursery's location

What You’ll Receive

• £27,000–£27,500 per year
• Discounted childcare
• Christmas closure
• Your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service awards
• Wellbeing programme

Creating a Calm Place to Learn

• Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day
• Create experiences that combine the EYFS with Montessori-inspired learning
• Encourage children to explore, make choices and become increasingly independent
• Make thoughtful use of the nursery's natural resources and learning environments
• Plan activities around children's interests and individual stages of development
• Observe children's progress and identify meaningful next steps
• Create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure
• Support children's emotional, social and physical development
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing

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: WILL261578/DB