Nursery Practitioner

Willing care; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Long service awards

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Willing care in Guildford is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our setting. You will provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, supporting children's confidence and development while acting as a Key Person to families.

We value outdoor, child-led learning, safeguarding best practice, and ongoing professional development with clear opportunities for career progression. A competitive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding policies.
• Ability to plan engaging activities around children’s interests and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan engaging experiences that encourage exploration, imagination and learning.
• Observe and assess children's development and plan appropriate next steps.
• Support children's confidence, independence and emotional development.
• Act as a Key Person and build secure relationships with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a welcoming nursery environment.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Planning engaging experiences

Observation & assessment

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Bright rooms, plenty of outdoor play and the freedom for children to move between the two - this nursery has been designed to make learning feel natural, exciting and fun. Recently refurbished, the setting offers colourful and engaging rooms where children can play, create and follow their interests. Free-flow access to the garden means learning doesn't stop at the nursery door, with children able to enjoy outdoor adventures throughout their day. The garden itself offers plenty to discover, including a mud kitchen and vegetable patch, creating opportunities for messy play, gardening, nature-based activities and hands-on learning. With good public transport links, the nursery is also easily accessible for practitioners who don't drive. We're looking for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who can bring enthusiasm and creativity to the team while providing the warm, consistent care children need to feel secure and confident.

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Confidence planning engaging experiences around children's interests and developmental needs.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor, creative and child-led learning.
• Ability to observe children's development and identify meaningful next steps.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic and dependable approach to Early Years practice. Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave package
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Benefits and discounts portal
• Long service awards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Good public transport links
• Bringing the Day to Life
• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan engaging experiences that encourage children to explore, experiment and use their imagination.
• Support children's confidence, independence and emotional development.
• Follow children's interests and adapt activities to their individual stages of development.
• Act as a Key Person, building secure relationships with children and positive partnerships with families.
• Observe and assess children's development and plan appropriate next steps.
• Support children's individual routines and wellbeing throughout the nursery day.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a fun, welcoming and stimulating environment.
• Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety.

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.