Nursery Practitioner

WMC Training; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

WMC Training seeks a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the Belvedere setting, leading in-house development while supporting day-to-day nursery operations.

You will gain hands-on leadership experience, work with children aged 0–5, and progress towards an LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner role within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must have prior nursery experience.
• Willing to pursue a childcare qualification.
• Ability to write clear objective observations.

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver high standard care, education and curriculum, incl. SEN requirements.
• Maintain regulatory, safeguarding, health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Support and develop nursery staff and their professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents/carers and external agencies.
• Work with children aged 0–5, supporting daily care and development.
• Plan age-appropriate activities based on individual needs.
• Observe, assess and record children’s learning and development.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Work with EYFS requirements and contribute to team meetings.

Skills

Nursery experience

Observation writing

Willing to learn

Education

LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship

LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting?

Have you completed your LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career?

WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Belvedere(DA17).

This Level 5 Early Years Lead Apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop into a Room Leader while working in a professional early year setting. You will gain hands‑on leadership experience, support day‑to‑day nursery operations, and help deliver high‑quality care and education for children.

DUTIES

1. Support educators and practitioners to deliver a high standard of care, education and curriculum, including meeting SEN requirements.
2. Ensure regulatory, safeguarding, health & safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
3. Support and develop nursery staff, including contributing to their professional development.
4. Build strong relationships with children, parents/carers and external agencies.
5. Work closely with children aged 0–5, supporting their daily care, wellbeing and development.
6. Plan and support age-appropriate activities and play opportunities based on children’s individual needs.
7. Observe, assess and record children’s learning and development.
8. Create a safe, inclusive and enabling learning environment.
9. Work collaboratively to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
10. Work towards an early years qualification, engaging with training, meetings and support from the setting and training provider.
11. Follow all setting policies and procedures and contribute to team meetings.
12. Liaise with statutory and voluntary external agencies where appropriate.
13. Assist the Setting Manager with staffing, budgets and financial targets where required.
14. Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Setting Manager.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have prior nursery experience
• Willing to learn a qualification
• Ability to write clear objective observation
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification
• Work Location: In person

Career Progression

This Employer are devoted to staff growth and look to advance their employees careers through qualifications.

This employer will support employees gaining qualifications upto LV5 Early Years Lead Practitioner with desire to have individuals grow with the business into senior roles.

Nursery Name

WMC Training