Nursery Practitioners - Closing Date 10th September 2026

Claires Court co.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thicket Nursery in Maidenhead is seeking two Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support children aged 2–4. You will join an experienced team in a new nursery setting beside our Junior School, delivering structured play and development opportunities.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, experience in early years, strong English and numeracy, and a collaborative, safeguarding-minded approach. You will contribute to a positive, ethos-driven environment with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare or early years.
• Experience in an early years setting.
• Fluent English and solid numeracy skills.
• Ability to plan safe, stimulating play activities for young children.
• Collaborative, reflective team player with good communication.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured play and development opportunities for children aged 2–4.
• Work as part of a team in a new nursery setting adjacent to our Junior School.
• Contribute to the school’s ethos and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Support pupil welfare and safety at all times.

Skills

English proficiency

Numeracy

Team player

Creative play planning

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for two Level 3 Nursery Practitioners working with children aged 2–4. This is an all-year-round post, working Monday to Friday at The Thicket, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3QE. You will be working with an experienced team in a new nursery setting surrounded by beautiful grounds, located alongside our Junior School.

This post is part of a team of Nursery Practitioners who work within the Nursery to provide structured play and development opportunities for children in their early years.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• To be successful in this role, you must be:
  • Qualified to NVQ Level 3
  • Experienced working in an early years setting
  • Proficient in English and Numeracy
  • Able to create safe, happy, and stimulating play activities
  • A responsive team player
  • Engaged with the School’s ethos, thinking creatively and reflectively within an open, honest, and hardworking team
  • Able to demonstrate a strong and obvious commitment to pupil welfare and safeguarding and a clear understanding of Child Protection issues

  In return, we offer a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training.