Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Birthday day off

Benefits portal

Wellbeing support programme

Ongoing training and development

Lunch provided daily

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a full-time role in Fleet. The position offers 41 hours per week with a salary up to £29,800, in a warm, home-from-home nursery setting that emphasizes outdoor play and hands-on exploration.

You will deliver high-quality care and education aligned with EYFS, plan engaging activities, and monitor children’s progress while building strong partnerships with parents and carers. A Level 3 qualification is essential.

Qualifications

• Applicants MUST hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification to be considered.
• Previous nursery or early years experience is essential.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Warm, caring and enthusiastic approach to children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children’s learning through play-based and sensory activities.
• Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities to encourage development.
• Observe and monitor children’s progress and wellbeing.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence and creativity.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards throughout the nursery.

Skills

Nursery/EYFS experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication & teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 3 Early Years or above

Job description

Job Description

Applicants MUST hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification to be considered.

Nursery Practitioner

Full Time | 41 Hours Per Week | Up to £29,800

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring Nursery Practitioner to join a warm and welcoming early years setting within a beautifully converted house.

The nursery offers a bright, engaging, and home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and thrive. Each age-specific room has been carefully designed with stimulating toys, sensory resources, and educational learning tools to support every stage of a child’s development.

A strong emphasis is placed on outdoor learning, with children benefiting from spacious natural play areas, outdoor activities, and exciting mud kitchens that inspire curiosity, imagination, and hands‑on exploration every day.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years or above – Essential
• Previous nursery or early years experience
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive and positive attitude

What’s On Offer

• Long service awards
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Day off for birthdays
• Benefits portal
• Wellbeing support programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Lunch provided daily

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning through play-based and sensory activities
• Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities to encourage development
• Observe and monitor children’s progress and wellbeing
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Encourage children’s confidence, independence, and creativity
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards throughout the nursery

Applications without a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above will not be progressed. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL227836/JJ-RM

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