Nursery Practitioner

Willing Care Ltd; Tooting; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is assisting a small, home-from-home nursery to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for babies. The role offers a salary of £26,500–£33,200 per year and a warm, nurturing environment where you can build close relationships with each child and their family.

You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have nursery experience, and be confident with EYFS safeguarding and development. You’ll plan sensory play and support early communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience caring for babies is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to maintain routines and build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Create a safe, warm and nurturing environment for babies.
• Support feeding, sleeping and personal care routines.
• Plan engaging sensory and age-appropriate play experiences.
• Observe milestones and communicate progress to parents.
• Follow safeguarding, health and nursery procedures.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Observation & record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 | Babies

£26,500–£33,200 per Year | Small, Home-from-Home Nursery

A warm, familiar environment can make all the difference during a child's earliest years. This lovely, smaller nursery offers a genuine home-from-home atmosphere, where babies receive individual attention, nurturing care and plenty of encouragement as they reach their first developmental milestones.

We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who enjoys working with babies and understands the importance of creating a calm, secure and stimulating environment. With a smaller setting, you'll have the opportunity to really get to know each child, understand their individual routines and build strong relationships with their families.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in providing personalised care and supporting babies as they begin to explore, communicate and discover the world around them.

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
• Experience caring for babies would be advantageous
• Good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and early childhood development
• Knowledge of babies' individual care routines and developmental milestones
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting sensory play and age-appropriate learning experiences
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with parents and carers
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care during children's earliest years

What You'll Receive

• £26,500–£33,200 per year
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities

Supporting Babies' Early Development

• Provide high-quality, individualised care and education in line with the EYFS
• Create a safe, warm and nurturing environment where babies feel secure and supported
• Support feeding, sleeping and personal care routines
• Plan and deliver engaging sensory and age-appropriate play experiences
• Encourage babies' early communication, physical development and growing independence
• Observe and record developmental milestones and individual progress
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers
• Respond sensitively to each child's individual needs
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain a consistent and supportive environment
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures

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: WILL267636/DB