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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

Christmas closure

Funded training and ongoing PD

Long service awards

Regular team events

Career growth in Outstanding nursery

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 (Baby Room) to join an Outstanding Ofsted nursery in the UK. The role focuses on caring for babies, supporting routines and contributing to early development.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification, has baby room experience, and demonstrates strong safeguarding and communication skills. The post offers stability, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience working with babies in a nursery setting is essential.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development, particularly for under 2s.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for babies in line with the EYFS.
• Support each child’s individual routines, including sleep, feeding and personal care.
• Create engaging sensory and play experiences that encourage early development.
• Build secure, trusting relationships with babies and their families.
• Observe and record developmental milestones, planning meaningful next steps.
• Make the most of the nursery’s age-specific learning spaces and outdoor garden.
• Work collaboratively with the room team to deliver exceptional care.
• Maintain outstanding safeguarding, health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy & nurturing

Team collaboration

Observational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 (Baby Room)

Up to £28,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Outstanding Ofsted

The first years of a child’s life are filled with incredible milestones, and the right nursery environment can make all the difference.

This Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery is a small, nurturing setting where children receive individual attention and strong relationships are at the heart of everyday care. With age-specific rooms thoughtfully designed for each stage of development and a beautiful garden for outdoor exploration, the nursery provides babies with a calm, stimulating environment where they can grow in confidence from their very first steps.

We’re looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner with previous baby room experience who is passionate about creating secure attachments, supporting early development and providing exceptional care during this important stage of childhood.

What We’re Looking For

• A
• full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous
• experience working with babies in a nursery setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development, particularly for under 2s
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Confidence supporting babies’ individual routines and developmental milestones
• Excellent communication skills with families and colleagues

What You’ll Receive

• Up to £28,000 per year
• Monthly incentives
• Christmas closure
• Funded training and ongoing professional development
• Long service awards
• Regular team events
• Opportunities to grow your Early Years career within an Outstanding nursery

Your Role

• Provide high-quality care for babies in line with the EYFS
• Support each child’s individual routine, including sleep, feeding and personal care
• Create engaging sensory and play experiences that encourage early development
• Build secure, trusting relationships with babies and their families
• Observe and record developmental milestones, planning meaningful next steps
• Make the most of the nursery’s age‑specific learning spaces and beautiful outdoor garden
• Work collaboratively with your room team to deliver exceptional care
• Maintain outstanding standards of safeguarding, health and safety

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.