Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing and healthcare programme

Benefits portal

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3+ to join our team in Lewisham. The role is 40 hours per week, all year round, paying £31,000 per year.

You’ll work within a refurbished setting with bright, age-specific rooms and a large outdoor garden, supporting children’s learning through play and exploration. Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery or Early Years experience, and demonstrate strong safeguarding knowledge, effective communication, and a

Qualifications

• Qualified with Level 3 Early Years or higher.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistently high-quality care and Early Years education.
• Creating experiences that encourage curiosity, imagination and independence.
• Supporting children's individual learning and developmental needs.
• Observing progress and planning meaningful next steps.
• Making full use of the nursery's age-specific rooms and free-flow garden.
• Encouraging outdoor learning through play, exploration and the nursery's growing areas.
• Building positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Safeguarding & child protection

Communication & teamwork

Creativity in learning environments

Engaging with children's interests

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3+

£31,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round

Based within a beautifully refurbished building, the nursery provides bright and spacious rooms designed specifically around each age group. The environments support different stages and areas of learning while giving children plenty of freedom to explore, use their imagination and follow their own interests.

Outside, a large garden with free-flow access extends the learning environment throughout the day. Dedicated growing areas give children opportunities to plant, care for and discover the natural world, alongside plenty of space for active play and outdoor exploration.

What We’re Looking For

• full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Confidence creating engaging experiences around children's interests and individual development
• A creative approach to using indoor and outdoor environments
• A warm, nurturing and child-centred approach
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• For the Senior Nursery Practitioner position, previous senior-level experience or the confidence to take on additional responsibility within the room

What You’ll Receive

• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing and healthcare programme
• Benefits portal
• Pension scheme
• Long service awards

Your Role

• Providing consistently high-quality care and Early Years education
• Creating experiences that encourage curiosity, imagination and independence
• Supporting children's individual learning and developmental needs
• Observing progress and planning meaningful next steps
• Making full use of the nursery's age-specific rooms and free-flow garden
• Encouraging outdoor learning through play, exploration and the nursery's growing areas
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing

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: WILL260448/AZ

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