Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Team events

Wellbeing programme

Competitive annual leave

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a Montessori nursery in the UK. The role focuses on Montessori-inspired, child-led learning within a strong EYFS framework.

You will support children’s independence, confidence and practical life skills, while ensuring a calm, welcoming learning environment and close engagement with families.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• An interest in Montessori principles and child-led learning
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• A genuine passion for encouraging children's independence, confidence and curiosity
• Confidence planning and supporting engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A commitment to delivering high-quality Early Years care and education

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS and Montessori principles
• Create a calm, welcoming and carefully prepared learning environment
• Encourage children to develop independence, confidence and practical life skills
• Support child-led exploration and hands-on learning experiences
• Make the most of the nursery's extensive outdoor grounds and natural learning opportunities
• Observe children's interests and development to support their individual learning journeys
• Plan and provide engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies

Skills

Montessori principles

Child-led learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding and child development

Planning engaging activities

Calm, patient, nurturing approach

Building relationships with children,

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner | Montessori Nursery

Up to £28,000 per Year | Full-Time

Set within acres of beautiful grounds, this Montessori nursery offers a wonderful environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence and build confidence through meaningful, hand-on learning experiences.

We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a beautifully designed, light-filled nursery that embraces the Montessori approach to Early Years education. Every space has been thoughtfully created to encourage curiosity, independence and discovery, with carefully selected resources that support children’s natural desire to learn.

With extensive outdoor space for children to play, explore and connect with nature, the nursery provides an inspiring setting for practitioners who enjoy encouraging children to learn at their own pace and develop confidence in their abilities.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• An interest in or understanding of Montessori principles and child-led learning
• Good knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• A genuine passion for encouraging children's independence, confidence and curiosity
• Confidence planning and supporting engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A commitment to delivering high-quality Early Years care and education

What You'll Receive

• Salary up to £28,000 per year
• Full-time hours
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service awards
• Team events
• Wellbeing programme

Supporting Children's Learning

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS and Montessori principles
• Create a calm, welcoming and carefully prepared learning environment
• Encourage children to develop independence, confidence and practical life skills
• Support child-led exploration and hands-on learning experiences
• Make the most of the nursery's extensive outdoor grounds and natural learning opportunities
• Observe children's interests and development to support their individual learning journeys
• Plan and provide engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies

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: WILL266970/JJ

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