Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hornsey
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Up to £29,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round

Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built nursery and join the team right at the beginning of its journey.

Thoughtfully designed with the needs of young children in mind, the nursery offers bright, spacious and age-specific rooms, creating environments that support children as they move through each stage of their Early Years development. Each space has been carefully planned to give children the freedom to explore, make choices and develop their confidence through play.

The nursery also benefits from a dedicated outdoor garden area, extending children's learning beyond the classroom and providing plenty of opportunities for fresh-air play, physical development, exploration and discovery.

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll become part of a growing team helping to establish the nursery's culture and create a warm, welcoming environment from day one.

What You'll Bring

Full and relevant

Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.

Good knowledge and understanding of the

EYFS framework.

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Confidence supporting children across different ages and stages of development.

Ability to plan engaging experiences around children's individual interests and needs.

A warm, responsive and nurturing approach to Early Years care.

Strong communication skills when working with children, families and colleagues.

What You'll Receive

Up to £29,000 per year

Competitive annual leave package

Support with CPD and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Lunch provided

Sick pay scheme

Discounted childcare

Uniform provided

Staff incentives

Long service awards

Pension scheme

Your Role

Provide warm, responsive and high-quality care for children throughout the nursery.

Support children across different age groups depending on the needs of the setting.

Plan and deliver meaningful experiences based on children's interests and developmental stages.

Create opportunities for children to explore, play and develop their confidence and independence.

Observe children's development and use this to support appropriate next steps.

Support children's individual routines, personal care and emotional wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to establish a positive and supportive nursery culture.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS 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: WILL257700/JG

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