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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday off

Enhanced parental leave

Discounted childcare

Health and wellbeing programme

Benefits and discounts portal

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression in Early Years

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) to join a newly reopening nursery in Greater London. The role demands warmth, enthusiasm and solid Early Years practice, with responsibilities across indoor and outdoor learning and EYFS-aligned activities.

The successful applicant will plan engaging experiences, support personal care, observe development, and build strong relationships with children and their families, while upholding safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification required or equivalent.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is essential.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive, high-quality care throughout the nursery day.
• Plan and deliver engaging EYFS-aligned activities.
• Utilise bright spaces and playrooms for exploration and learning.
• Support personal care, routines and emotional wellbeing of children.
• Build strong relationships with children and families; work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare and health and safety standards.

Skills

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Nursery/Early Years experience

EYFS framework

Safeguarding knowledge

Plan engaging experiences

Warm, secure relationships

Indoor & outdoor learning

Communication with families

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3

£30,700–£31,800 per year | 40 Hours per Week

A fresh environment, newly refurbished spaces and the opportunity to be part of a nursery as it welcomes children and families back through its doors.

Following an exciting programme of refurbishment, this nursery is preparing to reopen very soon, creating a great opportunity for a Nursery Practitioner to join the team at the beginning of its next chapter. The setting benefits from bright, spacious learning environments and large playrooms, giving children plenty of room to explore, create and learn through play.

Outside, a large garden extends the learning environment even further, offering space for active play, discovery and plenty of fresh‑air adventures.

We're looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who can bring warmth, enthusiasm and strong Early Years practice to the setting as the nursery reopens.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the
• EYFS framework.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Confidence planning engaging experiences around children's interests and developmental needs.
• Ability to create warm, secure relationships with children.
• An enthusiastic approach to both indoor and outdoor learning.
• Strong communication skills when working with families and colleagues.
• A caring, positive and collaborative approach to Early Years practice.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive annual leave package
• Your birthday off
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted childcare
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Benefits and discounts portal
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to continue progressing within Early Years

Be Part of the Nursery's New Beginning

• Provide warm, responsive and high-quality care throughout the nursery day.
• Plan and deliver engaging experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Make creative use of the nursery's bright, spacious playrooms and learning environments.
• Encourage children to explore, investigate and develop independence through play.
• Follow children's individual interests and recognise spontaneous learning opportunities.
• Observe children's development and use this to support meaningful next steps.
• Support children's personal care, routines and emotional wellbeing.
• Build secure relationships with children and positive partnerships with their families.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as the nursery establishes its routines following the reopening.
• Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, welfare and 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.