Nursery Practitioner

Public Sector Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in the City of London is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner to provide exceptional support to young children. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, planning engaging activities, and ensuring safeguarding practices are followed. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood development and hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare. This is a full-time, permanent position in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• Loving and patient attitude towards children.
• Ability to create engaging activities.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to children.
• Observe and document developmental milestones.
• Plan activities tailored to children's needs.
• Champion safeguarding within the nursery.

Skills

Passion for early childhood development

Experience with young children

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Client's Nursery as a Nursery Practitioner!

Redbridge | Salary: £22,300 - £23,300 ✨

Are you passionate about shaping little futures? Do you find joy in supporting babies and young children as they discover the world around them? If so, we'd love to meet you!

Our client is an independent, family‑run day nursery and we're looking for a dedicated and caring Nursery Practitioner to join their close‑knit team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide warm, high‑quality care that helps every child feel safe and supported
• Recognise developmental milestones and maintain thoughtful observations and records
• Plan exciting, engaging activities tailored to children’s interests and needs
• Champion safeguarding and help create a nurturing, stimulating environment every day

What We’re Looking For

• Loving, patient, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development
• Experienced in caring for young children and babies
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding practices
• Qualified with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential
• Ready for a full‑time, permanent role in a supportive, friendly team

A full enhanced DBS check will be successful candidate.

Why Join Us?

At our client's nursery, you're not just an employee—you're part of a family. They value creativity, compassion and the unique magic every practitioner brings to the team. You'll have the opportunity to grow, make a real difference and be surrounded by colleagues who truly care.

If this sounds like something you will be interested in, kindly apply and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.