Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Balham
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Up to £31,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week

This warm boutique nursery has created a genuine home-from-home environment, combining cosy, welcoming spaces with a strong emphasis on outdoor experiences. The nursery has its own garden and dedicated outdoor learning space, while daily Forest School sessions give children the opportunity to explore nature, take appropriate risks, solve problems and build confidence through real-world experiences.

Learning follows the EYFS curriculum, with children's individual interests helping to shape activities and experiences throughout the day. As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you'll support children to learn at their own pace, encouraging curiosity and independence while providing the nurturing relationships that help them feel safe and secure.

What We're Looking For

Full and relevant

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.

Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.

Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Enthusiasm for

outdoor learning and Forest School experiences.

Confidence planning activities around children's interests and individual stages of development.

A warm, nurturing and child-centred approach.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

What You'll Receive

Up to £31,000 per year

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to develop your experience in

Forest School and outdoor learning

Supportive boutique nursery environment

Opportunity to work within a smaller, home-from-home setting

Your Role

Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.

Support children to develop their confidence, independence and curiosity through play.

Take an active role in daily Forest School and outdoor learning sessions.

Encourage children to explore nature and learn through hands-on experiences.

Act as a Key Person, developing secure relationships with children and maintaining positive communication with families.

Observe and assess children's development and use their interests to plan meaningful next steps.

Help maintain the nursery's warm, welcoming home-from-home atmosphere.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care and learning.

Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety.

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: WILL253608/DB

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