Nursery Practitioner

Willingcare; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave increases with service

Long service awards

Sick pay

Pension scheme

Staff rewards programme

Job summary

Willingcare is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Redditch. This full-time, all-year-round role in an Outstanding Ofsted-rated private day nursery offers engaging learning environments for children, with opportunities for training and progression.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and recent nursery experience. You will deliver daily activities, observe progress, and support planning within the EYFS framework while maintaining safeguarding and teamwork within a supportive

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Recent experience working in a nursery or early years setting is required.
• Experience working directly with children in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily activities that support children’s learning and development
• Observe and record children’s progress and milestones
• Assist with planning and implementing EYFS-focused activities
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and ratio compliance
• Support colleagues in providing a high-quality learning environment
• Build professional relationships with parents and carers

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Observation & assessment

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner – Up to £29,000 - 40 or 42.4 hours per week

The nursery provides a carefully designed environment where children explore, play, and develop across all areas of learning. As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll work directly with children to deliver activities, observe and support their progress, and help maintain a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment throughout the day. This is a full-time, all year round position within an Outstanding Ofsted-rated setting.

Before You Apply

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.


• You must have recent experience working in a nursery or early years setting.


• This role is not suitable for candidates without experience working directly with children.

Key Job Details

• Salary: Up to £26,600


• 40 or 42.5 hours per week, all year round


• Permanent contract


• Private day nursery


• Outstanding Ofsted rating

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Well-equipped rooms supporting all areas of learning


• Opportunities for training and funded additional qualifications


• Discounted childcare


• Annual leave increasing with service


• Long service awards


• Sick pay scheme


• Pension scheme


• Staff rewards and incentive programme

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification


• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework


• Ability to work confidently as part of a team and engage directly with children

What You’ll Do

• Deliver daily activities that support children’s learning and development


• Observe and record children’s progress and milestones


• Assist with planning and implementing EYFS-focused activities


• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and ratio compliance


• Support colleagues in providing a high-quality learning environment


• Build professional relationships with parents and carers