Nursery Practitioner

Willing Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Ongoing training and professional dev

Birthday day off

Annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Benefits portal

Job summary

Willing Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Harrogate. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework, supporting children's learning and development in a safe, inclusive setting.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, caring team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Nurturing, child-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and support engaging activities based on children's interests.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Utilise outdoor learning environments to enhance experiences.
• Maintain safeguarding and nursery standards at all times.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Nurturing care

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

£31,800 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established Good Ofsted-rated nursery that places children's curiosity, creativity, and individual development at the centre of everything it does.

The nursery offers bright, spacious playrooms filled with natural light, creating engaging environments where children feel inspired to learn, explore, and grow. Learning experiences are carefully planned around each child's interests, helping to foster confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning.

Outdoor learning plays a key role in daily life, with children benefiting from a large garden complete with sandpits, vegetable patches, mud kitchens, and plenty of exciting spaces to discover.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A nurturing and child-centred approach to childcare

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of £31,800 per annum
• Discounted childcare to support working families
• Access to ongoing training and professional development to help you grow your career
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Competitive annual leave allowance, giving you valuable time to rest and recharge
• Enhanced parental leave to support you during life's important moments
• Generous pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• Access to a comprehensive benefits and rewards portal with a range of discounts and wellbeing perks
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and support engaging activities based on children's interests and developmental needs
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Make full use of the nursery's outdoor learning environments to enhance children's experiences
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times

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.

Reference: WILL240247/ST

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