Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Up to £31,000 per annum | Full-Time, 40 hours per week | Ofsted Rating – Good

Blending an EYFS and play-based curriculum with forest school, wonderful outdoor areas, and a warm home-from-home environment, this is a setting that understands children learn best when they feel safe, curious, and free to explore - indoors and out.

They are now looking for a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team and bring that same philosophy to life every single day.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification - essential
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• An enthusiasm for outdoor learning, forest school, and nature-based early years practice
• A solid understanding of EYFS and play-based learning approaches
• Warm, nurturing, and passionate about creating a home-from-home feel for every child
• Reliable, creative, and a strong team player

What's on Offer

• Up to £31,000 per annum
• Training & development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Ofsted Good rated setting
• Forest school and outstanding outdoor environment

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, play-based care and early years education in line with the EYFS curriculum
• Supporting and participating in forest school sessions, making full use of the nursery's wonderful outdoor areas
• Creating a warm, home-from-home environment where every child feels secure, valued, and ready to learn
• Planning and implementing engaging activities that blend structured learning with child-initiated exploration
• Observing and documenting children's development, sharing progress meaningfully with families
• Building genuine, nurturing relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Contributing positively to the team and upholding the nursery's ethos and high standards

How to Apply

If you hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and are looking for a Nursery Practitioner role in a setting with a truly distinctive early years ethos, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL223113/DB

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