Nursery Practitioner: Grow into Early Years Lead

WMC Training; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

WMC Training in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a professional, supportive team. The role focuses on caring for children aged 0–5, delivering play-based learning and observing developmental progress.

Ideal candidates have prior nursery experience, are willing to pursue LV2/LV3 qualifications, and are committed to ongoing training. This in-person position offers opportunity for progression to LV5 Lead Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Must have prior nursery experience.
• Willing to learn a qualification.
• Ability to write clear objective observation.
• Commitment to complete a childcare qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support educators to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standards of practice.
• Work towards an early years qualification with support from staff.
• Seek support from team to assist learning.
• Care for children aged 0–5 and meet their daily needs.
• Deliver and meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Plan and provide age-appropriate play aligned with the curriculum and children's needs.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all children.
• Observe, assess and record children's learning progress.
• Create an enabling environment for each child.
• Build positive relationships with parents/care providers.
• Follow setting policies and attend regular meetings.
• Maintain health, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Attend training events as required by the Setting Manager.
• Liaise with external agencies to support children as appropriate.

Skills

Nursery experience

Observation writing

Team player

Education

LV2 Early Years Practitioner

LV3 Early Years Practitioner

Job description

WMC Training in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a professional, supportive team. The role focuses on caring for children aged 0–5, delivering play-based learning and observing developmental progress.

Ideal candidates have prior nursery experience, are willing to pursue LV2/LV3 qualifications, and are committed to ongoing training. This in-person position offers opportunity for progression to LV5 Lead Practitioner.