Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Farnham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Employee incentives

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Wellbeing programme

Long service rewards

Ongoing training

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our warm and welcoming team. You will deliver high-quality care aligned with the EYFS framework, creating engaging play-based learning activities.

Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a genuine passion for nurturing children's education. In this full-time role, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £27,000–£33,000 per year, along with numerous benefits like a pension scheme and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, positive, and enthusiastic approach to early years education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan engaging, play-based activities that support children's learning and development.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence, and curiosity through both indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Make full use of the nursery's learning environments to create opportunities for exploration.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, supporting their individual learning journeys.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of EYFS

Experience in early years

Enthusiasm for education

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified)

£27,000–£33,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Permanent

Step into a nursery where curiosity is encouraged and every day brings new adventures for both children and staff.

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm and welcoming team. Designed with children's development at its heart, the nursery features separate, age-appropriate rooms, allowing every child to learn, play, and explore in an environment tailored to their individual stage of development.

Learning extends far beyond the classroom. Children enjoy soft play areas that encourage movement and confidence, as well as spacious gardens designed for every age group. From building castles in the sandpit to creating imaginative recipes in the mud kitchen, outdoor play is an important part of everyday life, helping children develop creativity, resilience, and a love of exploration.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll help create these memorable experiences while supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and development in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, positive, and enthusiastic approach to early years education.

What You’ll Receive

• £27,000–£30,000 per year
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Employee incentives
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Wellbeing programme
• Long service rewards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a supportive Good Ofsted-rated nursery

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan engaging, play-based activities that support children's learning and development.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence, and curiosity through both indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Make full use of the nursery's age-specific learning environments, gardens, sandpits, and mud kitchens to create exciting opportunities for exploration.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress, supporting their individual learning journeys.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL244280/DB