Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan & wellbeing support

Discounted childcare places

Long service rewards

Employee benefits portal with access (

Training and career progression

Team events and staff celebrations

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, inclusive early years setting in Guildford. The role is a full-time, 40-hour week with a starting salary from £29,000 and a strong focus on care, creativity and child development.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, delivering high-quality care and education in line with EYFS, creating a safe, stimulating environment for children to explore and grow.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Clear understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Warm, caring nature with strong communication and teamworking skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for children and families.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete one).
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care and learning opportunities in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities supporting development.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress and needs.
• Support daily routines, mealtimes, personal care, rest, and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 | From £29,000 | 40 Hours per Week

Our client, a warm and inclusive early years service, is seeking a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly, supportive team. This full-time position offers from £29,000, with a consistent 40-hour week, set in a well-equipped, home-from-home environment where care, creativity, and child development are at the heart of everything they do.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in a nurturing, child-centred setting.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality care and early education across the nursery. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children feel confident to explore, learn, and grow.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• A clear understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• A warm, caring nature with strong communication and teamworking skills.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive environment for children and families.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to complete one).
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join This Nursery?

Our client offers a warm, values-led working culture and a generous benefits package, including:

• Medical plan and wellbeing support
• Discounted childcare places
• Long service rewards
• Employee benefits portal with access to high street and online discounts
• Training and career progression opportunities
• Team events and regular staff celebrations

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care and learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and track children’s progress, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met.
• Support daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care, rest periods, and transitions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised learning environment.
• Uphold all safeguarding, health and safety, and equality policies.

Reference: WILL251785/RM

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