Nursery Practitioner

Magisters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Magisters is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for an independent prep school in West Kensington, London, starting September 2026. This full‑time role runs 8 hours daily, Monday to Friday, with early and late shifts on a rota.

You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, bring nursery experience, and be confident supporting babies and young children in a brand‑new baby provision, backed by a supportive staff culture and good transport links.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification (essential).
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Confident supporting babies and young children
• Positive, nurturing, and reliable
• Willing to work both early and late shifts on a rota basis

Responsibilities

• Support babies and young children in a nursery setting.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for young learners.
• Contribute to the development of a brand-new baby provision.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality care on rota shifts.

Skills

Nursery experience

Baby care support

Confident with babies

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner role - Independent Prep School - September start*

Location: West Kensington, W14

Start Date: September 2026

Role: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Assistant

Contract: Full‑time, 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday

Opening Hours:

• 7:30am - 6pm (Rotating 8 hours shifts — must be flexible)

We are working with a well‑established independent prep school in West Kensington (W14) who are recruiting for a MINIMUM LEVEL 3 Nursery Practitioner from September.

About You

• Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification (essential)
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting
• Confident supporting babies and young children
• Positive, nurturing, and reliable
• Willing to work both early and late shifts on a rota basis

Why Join This School?

• Inspiring independent school environment with excellent facilities
• Supportive and friendly staff culture
• Opportunity to help shape a brand‑new baby provision
• Long‑term stability and career development
• Excellent transport links