Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra day off for your birthday

Generous annual leave entitlement

Staff rewards and incentive schemes

Health and wellbeing programme

Long service recognition awards

Regular team celebrations and social e

Employee benefits portal with exclusiv

Company pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an award-winning nursery group in the UK. This role offers a salary up to £28,500 per annum, with a 40-hour week and a focus on learning through play within a bright Early Years environment.

You will work with enthusiastic teams to deliver engaging activities, support children’s development, and maintain high safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• A passion for delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Confidence supporting children's individual learning and developmental needs.
• A caring, nurturing and child-centred approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage learning through play.
• Support children's confidence, independence and individual development.
• Make the most of the nursery's spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children feel valued.
• Observe, assess and record children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Support daily routines and children's individual care needs.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Play-based learning

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

Positive and proactive attitude

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Up to £28,500 per Annum (Including Performance Bonus) | 40 Hours per Week

Award-Winning Nursery Group | Fantastic Learning Environments | Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join an award-winning nursery group that is dedicated to providing exceptional Early Years education and care.

The nursery offers a bright, spacious and welcoming environment, with thoughtfully designed learning areas and fantastic outdoor spaces where children can explore, discover and develop their confidence.

With a strong focus on learning through play, children are encouraged to follow their interests, build independence and develop essential skills through engaging, meaningful experiences.

This is a lovely opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic Practitioner who wants to be part of a supportive team where children's development and wellbeing are at the heart of everyday practice.

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
• Good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
• A passion for delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences
• Confidence supporting children's individual learning and developmental needs
• A caring, nurturing and child-centred approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitude

What's On Offer

• Salary of up to £28,500 per annum, including performance bonus
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Staff rewards and incentive schemes
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Long service recognition awards
• Regular team celebrations and social events
• Employee benefits portal with exclusive discounts and offers
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage learning through play
• Support children's confidence, independence and individual development
• Make the most of the nursery's spacious indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children feel valued
• Observe, assess and record children's developmental progress
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Support daily routines and children's individual care needs
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice

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.