Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Brentwood |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 or Level 3
£29,670 per year | 40 Hours per Week
Children don't separate their day into "learning" and "play", they're discovering something new in almost everything they do.
This established nursery embraces that approach, creating an Early Years environment where play, relationships and everyday experiences are all opportunities for development. Whether it's a conversation over lunch, investigating something new in the room or learning to do something independently for the first time, practitioners are encouraged to recognise and build on those moments.
We're looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to become part of the team. You'll have the opportunity to work with different age groups, build meaningful relationships with children and develop your Early Years career within a setting that offers clear progression into senior and Room Leader positions.
Who We're Looking For
Full and relevant
Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Previous experience working with children within an Early Years environment.
Newly qualified practitioners with relevant nursery placements will also be considered.
Experience across different Early Years age groups would be beneficial.
Understanding of the
EYFS framework and child development.
An interest in play-based learning and recognising opportunities within children's everyday experiences.
Good knowledge of safeguarding and children's welfare.
A caring, attentive and enthusiastic approach.
opportunities into
Senior Practitioner and Room Leader roles
More Than the Usual Benefits
Heavily discounted childcare
Wellbeing programme and sick pay
Benefits portal
Competitive annual leave package
Enhanced parental leave
Training and development
Paid Uber journeys from the train station to the nursery
Onsite parking
Financial wellbeing tools
Access to a dedicated employee support fund
What Your Day Will Involve
Provide warm, responsive and high-quality care throughout the nursery day.
Plan and deliver experiences in line with the setting's
curriculum and pedagogy.
Recognise spontaneous learning opportunities and build on children's interests.
Observe children's development and use your observations to support appropriate next steps.
Encourage confidence, curiosity and independence through play.
Provide attentive personal care while respecting children's individual routines.
Use everyday moments such as
mealtimes, conversations and transitions as opportunities for learning.
Build secure relationships with children and positive partnerships with their families.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
Maintain consistently high standards of safeguarding, welfare and nursery practice.
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: WILL255941/JC
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