Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided daily

Discounted childcare

Team events

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Willingcare's Ofsted Good nursery in Carshalton, United Kingdom, is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for the Toddler Room. The role offers £30,160 per annum, 40 hours per week across four days (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) and a friendly, welcoming environment.

You will deliver nurturing care, plan age-appropriate activities, observe progress per EYFS, and work with your team to maintain high standards while supporting toddlers' curiosity and independence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience working in a nursery with toddlers preferred.
• Solid understanding of EYFS and toddler development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurturing care and early years education in the Toddler Room.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Utilize outdoor areas to enrich daily experiences.
• Observe and document progress per EYFS and communicate with families.
• Build warm relationships with toddlers to support security and independence.
• Collaborate with the room team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Experience with toddlers

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Toddler Room

£30,160 per annum | 40 hour per week across 4 Days | Ofsted Rating - Good

Conveniently located and genuinely welcoming, our client's Good Ofsted-rated nursery is a setting where families feel at ease and children feel right at home. With large, bright rooms designed for different age groups and spacious outdoor play areas that give children endless opportunities to explore, discover, and have fun - this is a nursery that has got the environment just right.

They are now looking for a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their Toddler Room team and help create the warm, stimulating experiences that this age group thrives on.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification - essential
• Experience working within a nursery, ideally with toddlers or a similar age group
• A warm, patient, and energetic approach - essential for working with this age group
• A good understanding of EYFS and toddler development
• A reliable, enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills

What's on Offer

• £30,160 per annum
• 40 hours per week across 4 days - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• Lunch provided daily
• Discounted childcare
• Length of service rewards
• Team events
• Company pension scheme
• Ofsted Good rated setting

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering nurturing, high-quality care and early years education within the Toddler Room
• Planning and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities that support toddlers' development and curiosity
• Making full use of the nursery's spacious outdoor play areas to enrich children's daily experiences
• Observing and documenting children's progress in line with EYFS, communicating meaningfully with families
• Building warm, consistent relationships with toddlers, supporting their emotional security and independence
• Working collaboratively with the room team to maintain high standards of practice and a positive environment

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL228364/DBINDACC