Nursery Practitioner

Willing Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Willing Recruitment is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery in the UK. The role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and recent experience in a nursery or early years setting, with a strong grounding in the EYFS.

You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, maintain learning records, uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards, and build strong relationships with parents.

Qualifications

• This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• You must have recent experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• This position is NOT suitable for unqualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Maintain accurate observations and learning records.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are consistently met.
• Build professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Contribute to room organisation and daily routines.
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Nursery Practitioner experience

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Up to £30,500

This Nursery Practitioner opportunity offers the chance to join a welcoming nursery where carefully designed learning environments, engaging activities, and a child-centred approach help children flourish every day.

Combining a warm, nurturing atmosphere with bright, modern learning spaces, the nursery provides an environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop confidence, and build a lifelong love of learning. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate early years professional looking to further their career within a supportive and well-resourced setting.

Before You Apply

• This role requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• You must have recent experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• This position is NOT suitable for unqualified candidates
• Salary: Up to £30,500 per year
• Full-time hours, all year round
• Permanent contract

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Employee benefits portal
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in a nursery setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Confidence working independently within a room

What You’ll Do

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Maintain accurate observations and learning records
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety standards are consistently met
• Build professional relationships with parents and carers
• Contribute to room organisation and daily routines
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and room-based assessment.