Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Rickmansworth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
£29,900 per year | 40 Hours per Week | Outstanding Ofsted
This Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery takes a child-led approach to Early Years, creating an environment where children can develop at their own pace. Indoors, age-specific rooms provide engaging spaces and resources that support each stage of development, while the large outdoor area gives children plenty of room to get involved in everything from sandpit play and mud kitchen creations to active exploration and discovery.
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you’ll help children make the most of these environments while providing the consistent, nurturing support they need to grow in confidence and independence.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
Strong knowledge of the
EYFS and child development
An understanding of
child-led learning and how to extend children's interests through play
Confidence creating engaging indoor and outdoor learning opportunities
A warm and nurturing approach with children
Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
Strong communication skills with families and colleagues
What You’ll Receive
£29,900 per year
40 hours per week
Discounted childcare
Your birthday off
Competitive annual leave
Enhanced parental leave
Training and development opportunities
Wellbeing programme
Your Role
Provide high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS
Follow children's interests and create opportunities for child-led exploration and discovery
Support children's confidence, independence and individual development
Plan engaging activities and experiences based on observations and next steps
Make the most of the nursery's age-specific rooms and extensive outdoor space
Observe and record children's progress and development
Build positive relationships with children and their families
Work closely with colleagues to maintain the nursery's Outstanding standards
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing
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: WILL257138/DB
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