Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner
Up to £21,600 per annum | 30 Hours Per Week | Level 3 Early Years Qualification Required
We are looking for a motivated and caring Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our client’s Good Ofsted-rated, purpose-built setting. With a strong focus on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the nursery offers a genuine home-from-home environment where children feel secure, supported, and encouraged to develop at their own pace.
The setting takes inspiration from the natural world, with bright, spacious rooms designed to spark imagination and support child-led learning. Outside, children benefit from a large, all-weather garden that allows for year-round outdoor play, as well as a vegetable patch where they can get hands-on with planting, growing, and learning about the environment in a fun and engaging way.
What We're Looking For
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Good understanding of the EYFS framework
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare
What's On Offer
Additional day off for your birthday
Discounted childcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced parental leave
Benefits and rewards portal
Competitive annual leave
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery
Excellent career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
Plan and participate in engaging, play-based learning experiences
Support children's emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development
Make full use of the nursery's indoor learning environments and outdoor spaces, including the vegetable patch
Encourage children's confidence, curiosity, and independence through exploration and discovery
Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards 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: WILL238282/DB
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