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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to join an Outstanding Of​

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is hiring an Early Years Practitioner in Westminster. This term-time role offers a salary up to £32,000 per year, with Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm, in an Outstanding Ofsted-rated family-run nursery.

You’ll plan engaging experiences, support literacy and numeracy, foster creativity and outdoor learning, and build strong relationships with children and families while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above required.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Ability to create engaging experiences across learning areas.
• Understanding of supporting school readiness while emphasising play.
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and physical development.
• Creative, warm and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Good safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan experiences around children's interests and development stages.
• Support early literacy and numeracy through age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage creativity, imagination and problem-solving.
• Help children develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude to learning.
• Support participation in specialist-led activities and outdoor programs.
• Make regular use of the garden and outdoor equipment.
• Promote physical development through movement and active play.
• Observe progress and plan meaningful next steps.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Work with colleagues to maintain the nursery's Outstanding standards.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Child development understanding

Outdoor learning enthusiasm

Creative, warm approach

Strong communication with families

Safeguarding knowledge

School readiness support

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Up to £32,000 per year | Term Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm

Early Years should give children plenty to be curious about – whether they’re creating something new, discovering how things work or simply seeing where their imagination takes them.

This Outstanding Ofsted-rated, family-run nursery provides a safe and caring environment where children can enjoy learning, develop their confidence and build a positive approach to school. The setting combines a nurturing, close-knit atmosphere with a varied curriculum designed to give children a broad range of experiences throughout their Early Years.

There’s also a lovely garden used every day, with outdoor equipment and plenty of opportunities for active play, exploration and fun – ensuring learning isn’t limited to the nursery room.

What We’re Looking For

• full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Confidence creating engaging experiences across different areas of learning
• A good understanding of supporting school readiness without losing the importance of play
• Enthusiasm for outdoor learning and physical development
• A creative, warm and nurturing approach
• Strong communication skills with children, families and colleagues
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

What You’ll Receive

• Salary up to £32,000
• Term-time position
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to join an Outstanding Ofsted-rated, family-run nursery

More Than One Way to Learn

• Planning experiences around children's interests and individual stages of development
• Supporting early literacy and numeracy through engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Encouraging creativity, imagination and problem-solving
• Helping children develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning
• Supporting children to take part in specialist-led activities and build on these experiences
• Making regular use of the nursery's garden and outdoor equipment
• Encouraging physical development through movement, active play and outdoor exploration
• Observing children's progress and planning meaningful next steps
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Working with colleagues to maintain the nursery's Outstanding standards

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.