Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Childcare discount

Pension scheme

Training and development

Team events

Supportive team

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Early Years practitioner in Maidenhead to join a warmly focused nursery. You will create a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years and plan activities aligned with the EYFS.

With a 40-hour week, you will observe development, support learning through play, and collaborate with staff and parents to nurture each child’s growth and confidence in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development.
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to plan engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Nurturing, attentive approach to children's individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS-aligned experiences.
• Support learning through play and everyday activities.
• Observe and assess development and identify next steps.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Utilise indoor and outdoor spaces to extend learning.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Planning activities

Nurturing approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

£28,500–£30,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Full Time

This well-established nursery cares for children from 3 months to 5 years, offering a warm, inclusive home-from-home environment where children can feel secure enough to explore, play and develop at their own pace. Cosy indoor rooms are complemented by a beautiful, secure outdoor play area, giving children plenty of opportunities to take their learning outside.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team that values play-based learning and individual development, creating meaningful experiences around the children rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

What We’re Looking For

• A
• full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Good understanding of the
• EYFS and child development
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Confidence planning engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• A nurturing and attentive approach to children's individual needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping young children learn and develop

What You’ll Receive

• £28,500–£30,000 per year
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounted childcare
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Team-building events
• Supportive and established nursery team

Your Role

• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children
• Plan and deliver engaging experiences in line with the EYFS
• Support children's learning through
• play, exploration and everyday experiences
• Observe and assess children's development and identify appropriate next steps
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Make use of both indoor and outdoor environments to extend learning
• Build trusted relationships with parents and carers
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care

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.