Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Ltd; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited in Wellesbourne is seeking a Nursery Practitioner (Level 3+) to join our on-site, permanent team. This full-time role offers £27,900 per year and a 40-hour week, with outdoor learning and Forest School opportunities as core parts of the daily routines.

The setting emphasises development, safeguarding and high-quality Early Years education, with transport requirement due to village location.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ childcare qualification or equivalent
• Experience in early years settings preferred
• Good communication and safeguarding knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day
• Create experiences around children’s individual interests and developmental needs
• Use age-appropriate resources to encourage exploration, creativity and independence
• Support children as they develop new skills and become increasingly confident
• Make outdoor learning a meaningful part of children’s everyday experiences
• Make full use of the nursery’s dedicated gardens and Forest School opportunities
• Support pre-school children to develop the confidence and skills they need for their transition to school
• Observe children’s progress and plan meaningful next steps
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing

Education

Nursery Practitioner Level 3+

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited

Salary: from £27,900 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wellesbourne

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

Nursery Practitioner - Level 3+

£27,900 per year | 40 Hours per Week

When outdoor learning is part of everyday nursery life, children have even more opportunities to test their abilities, follow their curiosity and discover the world around them.

This thoughtfully planned nursery provides children with environments that evolve with them as they grow. Each age group has access to carefully selected, developmentally appropriate resources, creating experiences that support children's individual needs from their earliest years through to pre-school.

Outdoor learning plays a particularly important role within the setting. Each age group benefits from its own dedicated outdoor space, alongside access to Forest School experiences that encourage children to explore nature, take appropriate risks, problem-solve and build confidence. For pre-school children, the focus gradually develops towards building the independence, communication and practical skills that help them feel ready for school.

Please note: due to the nursery's village location, your own transport is required to reliably travel to and from the setting.

What You'll Receive

• £27,900 per year


• Discounted childcare


• Christmas closure


• Your birthday off


• Pension scheme


• Training and development opportunities


• Long service awards


• Wellbeing programme

Learning at Every Stage

• Provide high-quality care and Early Years education throughout the nursery day


• Create experiences around children's individual interests and developmental needs


• Use age-appropriate resources to encourage exploration, creativity and independence


• Support children as they develop new skills and become increasingly confident


• Make outdoor learning a meaningful part of children's everyday experiences


• Make full use of the nursery's dedicated gardens and Forest School opportunities


• Support pre-school children to develop the confidence and skills they need for their transition to school


• Observe children's progress and plan meaningful next steps


• Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers


• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, 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: WILL261545/SM