Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Benefits portal

Ongoing training

Lunch provided daily

Job summary

Willing Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a full-time role in a warmly designed nursery setting. The position requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in early years education, with a strong emphasis on EYFS-based learning and outdoor activities.

You will deliver engaging activities, monitor child development, and collaborate with parents to support each child's growth in a safe, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants MUST hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification to be considered.
• Level 3 Early Years or above - Essential
• Previous nursery or early years experience preferred
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and developmentally appropriate practice

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

Previous nursery experience

Knowledge of EYFS

Warm, caring approach

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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
• Day off for birthdays
• Benefits portal
• 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.