Nursery Practitioner

Amor Hire Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established childcare provider in Morden is seeking a qualified Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will implement high standards of education and care while supporting children's unique needs. This role offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 per year, along with extensive benefits including paid overtime, a 24/7 private GP service, and training opportunities for career progression. Both full-time and part-time positions are available in a supportive environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday plus birthday off

24/7 private video GP service

40-60% childcare discount

Training and further education

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must respect children's rights, choices, and cultures.
• Ability to provide emotional and intellectual guidance to children.
• Experience in planning activities to support child development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest standards of education and care.
• Observe and assess child progress.
• Be a supportive team player in a nursery setting.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 to QTS / EYT)

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Morden (in Morden Park)

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 to QTS / EYT)

Setting: Nursery and Forest School

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (D.O.E.)

Working Pattern: Full-time (4 days), Part-time, Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities

• Treat children as unique persons, respecting their rights, choices, cultures, and developmental stage.
• Be approachable, calm, and a good role model; laugh, cry, and play.
• Ensure the highest standards of education, care, hygiene, and safety, upholding all safeguarding regulations.
• Help identify and foresee additional needs, providing physical, emotional, and intellectual guidance in partnership with parents.
• Observe, interact, and assess child progress, planning activities to support and challenge them through play.
• Be a supportive team player.

Benefits & Perks

Pay & Leave: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (D.O.E.). Over-time paid at 1.5x rate. 31 days holiday plus birthday off (or double pay). Wage advance service (get paid anytime).

Health & Wellness: 24/7 private video GP service. Support for Mental, Physical, and Financial health plus legal advice. Life insurance. Company pension.

Discounts & Training: 40-60% childcare discount. Employee discounts (online / high street) and referral programme. Training and further education (at least twice a year) with great career progression opportunities.

Work Environment: Casual dress. Company events. Free parking and excellent public transport links.