Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)

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

Every child deserves a place where they feel confident to explore, discover, and take those important first steps towards independence. This is your opportunity to join a nursery that's passionate about making every day a meaningful learning experience.

Set within a beautiful Victorian building, this Good Ofsted-rated nursery provides a fun, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop their confidence, and build the foundations for lifelong learning. With free-flow access between indoor and outdoor environments, children enjoy the freedom to follow their interests, while a strong focus on school readiness helps prepare them for a smooth and successful transition into primary education.

As a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll become part of a friendly and supportive team that's dedicated to creating positive early years experiences for every child.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• 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.

What You'll Receive

• £27,000–£33,000 per year
• Discounted childcare
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Competitive annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in a beautiful Victorian setting

Your Role

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and provide engaging activities that promote children's confidence, independence, and development.
• Encourage children's curiosity through play-based learning and free-flow indoor and outdoor experiences.
• Support children as they develop the social, emotional, and practical skills needed for school.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• 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.

Reference: WILL244212/RM

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