Nursery Practitioner

Willing care; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided daily

Discounted childcare

Company pension scheme

Team events

Length of service rewards

Job summary

Willing care is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner for the Toddler Room in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery. You will provide nurturing care and early years education, planning age-appropriate activities and using outdoor spaces to enhance development.

The role requires EYFS understanding, patience, and strong communication with families, working 40 hours per week across four days. Lunch provided; discounted childcare and pension scheme are offered.

Qualifications

• A warm, patient, and energetic approach suited for toddlers.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and toddler development.
• Experience in a nursery setting, ideally with toddlers or a similar age group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurturing, high-quality care and early years education within the Toddler Room.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities to support toddlers' development.
• Make full use of the nursery's outdoor play areas to enrich daily experiences.
• Observe and document children's progress in line with EYFS and communicate with families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Toddler care

Observation & documentation

Communication with families

Team player

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

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.

• 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
• 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
• £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