Nursery Practitioner

Willing Recruitment; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Willing Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a family-run nursery in a leafy area near East Finchley. The role is full-time, permanent, with 40 hours per week and a salary from £30,000 depending on experience.

Join a warm setting caring for 0–5 years, with strong management and extensive gardens, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Recent experience as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery – Minimum 1 year
• Confident handling a key group independently
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Paediatric First Aid
• Experience with additional early years programmes or specialty areas

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver EYFS-led activities appropriate to your room
• Act as key person, completing observations and assessments
• Maintain accurate learning and development records
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures
• Support daily routines including meals, sleep and transitions
• Contribute to room planning meetings and parent communication

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - From £30,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Practitioner to join our client’s family-run children’s day nursery. It is nestled in a leafy residential area and set within a large Edwardian house with extensive gardens. The setting cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years and operates from well-equipped rooms.

Before You Apply

• This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• You must have recent experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery – Minimum 1 Year
• Applicants must be confident managing a key group independently.
• Salary: From £30,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week, All Year Round
• Full-time, permanent contract

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Clear room organisation and defined age groups
• Large garden space used as part of daily learning
• Family-run ownership with strong management team
• Ongoing training and development
• Structured rota with fixed full-time hours

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Recent experience as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery setting – Minimum 1 year
• Experience caring for children aged 0–5 years
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Paediatric First Aid
• Training or experience in additional early years programmes or specialty areas

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver EYFS-led activities appropriate to your room
• Act as key person, completing observations and assessments
• Maintain accurate learning and development records
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures
• Support daily routines including meals, sleep and transitions
• Contribute to room planning meetings and parent communication

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