Nursery Practitioner

TipTopJob; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in High Wycombe is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children's daily care, learning and wellbeing within a professional nursery setting. The role offers a full-time schedule and a engaging team environment.

The position focuses on safeguarding, hygiene, structured routines and collaborative teamwork to deliver high-quality early years education.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in early years.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children at all times.
• Support children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development through daily activities.
• Act as a key contact for parents, providing regular feedback and reassurance.
• Help new children and families settle into the nursery environment smoothly.
• Encourage good personal hygiene and positive routines throughout the day.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and child development information.
• Support age-appropriate learning through planned activities and structured routines.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Ensure rooms, toys and equipment are clean, organised and well maintained.

Skills

Nursery experience

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established childcare provider operating a group of day nurseries delivering high-quality early years care and education.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will support childrens daily care, learning and wellbeing while contributing positively to a professional and collaborative nursery setting.

This role (working 40 hours a week) offers a salary of GBP 26,000 (for level 2) and GBP 28,000 (for level 3)and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children at all times
• Supporting childrens physical, emotional, social and intellectual development through daily activities
• Acting as a key contact for parents, providing regular feedback and reassurance
• Helping new children and families settle into the nursery environment smoothly
• Encouraging good personal hygiene and positive routines throughout the day
• Maintaining accurate records, registers and child development information
• Supporting age-appropriate learning through planned activities and structured routines
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and hygiene procedures at all times
• Ensuring rooms, toys and equipment are clean, organised and well maintained

What We Are Looking For

• Previously worked as a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Educator, Nursery Assistant or in a similar role.
• Have prior experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• A recognised early years qualification such as NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Confidence communicating with both children and parents
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using your own initiative
• A professional, caring and reliable approach to childcare

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