Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Orpington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Career progression

Outdoor learning opportunities

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in the United Kingdom to join a thriving early years setting. The role offers a salary of £24,000–£27,900 per year for 40 hours per week and focuses on delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

You will plan engaging activities, support children's development, and promote outdoor learning every day in a warm, nurturing, child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous nursery/early years experience.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Warm, nurturing, and child-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and participate in engaging activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play-based learning.
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
• Make full use of the nursery's outdoor learning environments, including the mud kitchen.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or 3

£24,000 – £27,900 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

No two days are the same in this nursery and that's exactly what makes it such a rewarding place to work.

From messy play in the mud kitchen to imaginative storytelling, creative arts, and exciting outdoor adventures, every day is designed to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences that help children thrive, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner their growing team, the ideal candidate will be passionate about early years and strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, nurturing, and child-centred approach to childcare

Why You Should Consider This Role

• Salary of £24,000–£27,900 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Opportunity to work in a creative, child-centred nursery
• Outdoor learning opportunities every day

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and participate in engaging activities that promote children's learning and development
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play-based learning
• Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
• Make full use of the nursery's outdoor learning environments, including the mud kitchen
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times

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.