Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Uniform provided

Paid enhanced DBS check

Day off on your birthday

Staff incentives

Wellbeing programme

Benefits portal

Job summary

Willingcare invites applications for a Nursery Practitioner role. This position offers a salary up to £30,300 per year, depending on qualifications, at a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with a home-from-home ethos and a focus on outdoor, child-led learning.

You will contribute to engaging experiences and each child’s wellbeing in a supportive team. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, plus prior experience in an early years setting, with strong EYFS knowledge and

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience in an early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and child-led play.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, positive approach to supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's learning through child-led, play-based experiences.
• Encourage free-flow play and use outdoor learning environments year-round.
• Inspire curiosity through gardening, nature, and hands-on exploration.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support learning journeys.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment; follow safeguarding and health-and-safety policies.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Experience in early years

EYFS understanding

Outdoor learning enthusiasm

Communication skills

Caring, positive approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Up to £30,300 per year (depending on qualifications)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery that believes childhood should be full of exploration, imagination, and meaningful experiences. With a genuine home-from-home approach, the nursery provides a calm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn at their own pace.

Free-flow play is at the heart of the nursery's philosophy, giving children the freedom to choose how they learn and discover the world around them. Whether they're planting vegetables, investigating natural resources, or enjoying the outdoors in every season, children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for nature.

Joining a friendly and passionate team, you'll help create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity while supporting every child's individual development and wellbeing.

Nursery Practitioner Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• A genuine enthusiasm for outdoor learning and child-led play.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring, positive, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare
• Uniform provided
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Day off on your birthday
• Staff incentives
• Wellbeing programme
• Benefits portal
• Ongoing training and professional development

Nursery Practitioner Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children's learning through child-led, play-based experiences.
• Encourage free-flow play and make the most of the nursery's outdoor learning environments throughout the year.
• Inspire children's curiosity through gardening, nature, and hands-on exploration.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment at all times.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.

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: WILL227040/DB