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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Winchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Competitive annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development

Beautiful learning environments

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) in Winchester to deliver high-quality care and learning in line with the EYFS framework.

This full-time, all-year-round role offers a salary of £27,000–£33,000, with discounted childcare, generous leave, and ongoing professional development. Join a warm team in a bright setting that encourages outdoor exploration and learning.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Enjoys outdoor learning and creating engaging play experiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning, confidence, and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Make full use of the nursery's beautiful indoor spaces, garden, and woodland area to create exciting learning opportunities.
• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, and creativity through play-based learning.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Skills

Great communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Outdoor learning

Education

Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)

£27,000–£33,000 per year | Full Time | All Year Round

Join a nursery where every room is filled with natural light, every day brings new opportunities for adventure, and children are encouraged to learn as much outdoors as they do indoors.

This beautiful nursery has been thoughtfully designed to create an inspiring environment for children and practitioners alike. Spacious, light-filled rooms provide the perfect setting for creativity and discovery, while the large garden and woodland area encourage children to explore nature, develop their confidence, and enjoy hands‑on learning experiences in the great outdoors.

As a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll join a warm and supportive team that's passionate about giving every child the very best start in life. You'll play an important role in creating engaging learning experiences, building meaningful relationships, and helping children develop through play, exploration, and curiosity.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant
• Previous experience working within an early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Enjoys outdoor learning and creating engaging play experiences.

What You'll Receive

• £27,000–£33,000 per year
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful nursery with exceptional indoor and outdoor learning environments

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning, confidence, and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Make full use of the nursery's beautiful indoor spaces, garden, and woodland area to create exciting learning opportunities.
• Encourage children's independence, curiosity, and creativity through play-based learning.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times.

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.