Nursery Practitioner

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

DBS refund

Free online training and development

Regular ongoing work

Job summary

Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd in Wallingford is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for a permanent, four-day-per-week role with 25 children. The setting offers a warm, small-team atmosphere and a chance to build strong relationships with every child.

The role focuses on early years activities, safety and wellbeing in a friendly environment. The ideal candidate has a relevant childcare qualification and a hands-on approach, with dedication to supporting young learners and collaborating

Qualifications

• Passionate about childcare and helping children learn
• Energetic and hands-on in nursery life
• Creative and playful with ideas for activities
• Caring, patient, and understanding of individual needs
• Commitment to safe, welcoming environment

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning milestones through activities
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for 25 children
• Collaborate with team to deliver daily routines

Skills

Childcare enthusiasm

Team player

Creative activities planning

Patience and understanding

Relationship building

Reliable in small setting

Education

Early years childcare qualification

Job description

Company: Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd

Role Overview

Fancy working in a lovely little nursery where you can really get to know the children, be part of a close-knit team and make a difference every single day? This could be the perfect role for you!

We’re recruiting for a permanent Nursery Practitioner in the heart of Wallingford, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a small, welcoming setting with a lovely family feel.

With just 25 children, this nursery offers that special small-setting atmosphere where you can build meaningful relationships, get to know each child as an individual and really feel part of the team. Forget feeling like just another face in a busy setting — this is an opportunity to make your mark in a warm, personal environment where every little milestone matters!

The nursery is conveniently located in central Wallingford, with good transport links, making it a great option for those looking for an accessible commute.

You’ll be getting stuck into all the fun of nursery life, from creative activities and messy play to stories, games and supporting those all-important early learning milestones. You’ll help create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can build confidence, explore and thrive.

Even better? This is a full-time role worked over just four days per week! You’ll receive a salary of £30,576 per year and 28 days of annual leave, giving you a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a rewarding permanent career with an extra day away from work each week.

If you’re passionate about early years, love being hands-on with children and want to join a nursery with a lovely small-setting vibe, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Benefits

• £30,576 per year
• Full-time hours worked over four days per week
• 28 days of annual leave
• Permanent position offering stability and the opportunity to grow
• Lovely small nursery setting with just 25 children
• Friendly, close-knit atmosphere where relationships really matter
• Central Wallingford location with good transport links
• A rewarding role supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Support from Completely Care throughout the recruitment process

Required Skills & Experience

• Passionate about childcare and excited to help little ones learn and grow
• Energetic, enthusiastic and ready to get involved in everyday nursery life
• Creative, playful and full of ideas for engaging activities
• Caring, patient and understanding of children’s individual needs
• Confident building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A reliable team player who enjoys being part of a smaller setting
• Committed to providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
• A relevant early years childcare qualification and experience working in a nursery setting are desirable for this practitioner role.

About the Company

Completely Care is a specialist recruitment agency supporting the health & social care, education, and childcare sectors. We provide high-quality temporary and permanent staff to a wide variety of organisations, and we pride ourselves on offering a friendly, professional service to both our clients and candidates. Our focus is on matching great people with rewarding roles where they can make a real difference.

What we offer:

• A highly experienced consultant team
• Free online training and development
• £250 Joining bonus for qualified childcare staff * (terms and conditions apply)
• £40 DBS refund IF you complete 150 hours within the first 3 months* (terms and conditions apply)
• Regular ongoing work and a variety of opportunities