Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Hackney; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Childcare discounts

Birthday leave

Long service rewards

Benefits portal

Buy/sell annual leave

Training pathways

Professional development

Shifts refreshments

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner for the Baby Room on a full-time, year-round basis. The role focuses on nurturing babies, supporting development and adhering to EYFS standards in a warm, safe environment.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification, have Baby Room experience, and possess excellent teamwork and communication skills to build strong attachments with babies and families.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience working with babies in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and early child development.
• Knowledge of babies' feeding, sleeping and personal care routines
• Confidence in supporting early communication, sensory development and milestones
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, all year round

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, nurturing care in the Baby Room.
• Support feeding, sleeping, changing and daily care routines.
• Create age-appropriate sensory and play-based learning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage early communication, physical development and independence.
• Build secure attachments with babies and families.
• Observe and record developmental progress and milestones.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming learning environment.
• Support outdoor exploration and learning activities.
• Work with colleagues to ensure smooth daily routines and safeguarding.

Skills

Baby Room experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Early development support

Communication & teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Baby Room (Level 2 or 3)

£28,400–£31,500 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round

Good Ofsted Rating | Dedicated Baby Room | Excellent Benefits

Our client is expanding its dedicated Baby Room team and is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with a passion for supporting babies' early development.

The nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment with beautifully designed, age-specific rooms and a dedicated outdoor garden, creating plenty of opportunities for exploration, sensory play and learning.

We're looking for someone with Baby Room experience who understands the importance of individual routines, building secure attachments and supporting those all-important early milestones.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification – essential
• Previous experience working with babies within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and early child development
• Knowledge of babies' individual feeding, sleeping and personal care routines
• Confidence supporting early communication, sensory development and physical milestones
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, all year round

What's On Offer

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Long service recognition rewards
• Employee benefits portal
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Sector-led training and development pathways
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Refreshments provided during shifts

Supporting Babies' Early Development

• Provide high-quality, nurturing care within the Baby Room, ensuring every baby feels safe, secure and valued
• Support individual feeding, sleeping, changing and daily care routines
• Create engaging, age-appropriate sensory and play-based experiences in line with the EYFS
• Encourage early communication, physical development, confidence and independence
• Build secure attachments and positive relationships with babies and their families
• Observe and record developmental progress, celebrating important early milestones
• Maintain a calm, welcoming and stimulating learning environment
• Support outdoor exploration and age-appropriate learning experiences
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistent care and smooth daily routines
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene, health and safety

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: WILL264588/JJ

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