Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Windsor
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3

Up to £30,000 per year | Full Time | All Year Round

Smaller groups can make a big difference in Early Years. With more time to notice the little things, practitioners can really get to know each child – what interests them, where they need encouragement and when they’re ready for their next challenge.

This welcoming nursery keeps small numbers of children within its rooms, creating a more personal environment where care and learning can be shaped around each child’s individual needs and stage of development. The focus is on helping children become confident, independent and curious learners, while making sure they feel secure and supported along the way.

And learning certainly isn’t limited to indoors. The outdoor play area becomes an extended classroom, offering a Forest School-style environment where children can explore, investigate, get messy, take on new challenges and enjoy plenty of adventures.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Previous experience working within an Early Years setting

A good understanding of the

EYFS and child development

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Confidence planning engaging experiences around children's individual interests and developmental needs

An understanding of how to encourage

independence, confidence and curiosity

A warm, attentive and nurturing approach

Enthusiasm for incorporating

outdoor learning and exploration into everyday practice

Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

More Than the Usual Benefits

Salary up to £30,000

On-site parking

Discounted childcare

Pension scheme

Competitive annual leave package

Monthly staff incentives

Christmas closure/leave

Birthday incentive

Making Every Child’s Experience Personal

Provide high-quality care and learning within a smaller-group environment

Get to know your key children and understand their individual personalities, interests and development

Plan meaningful activities that reflect children's next steps rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach

Create opportunities for children to make choices, try things for themselves and build independence

Support children's emotional, social, physical and educational development

Make full use of the outdoor environment for exploration, discovery and adventure

Complete observations, assessments and development records in line with the EYFS

Build strong partnerships with parents and keep them involved in their child's development

Maintain a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment

Work closely with the wider nursery team to provide consistent, high-quality Early Years 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: WILL259920/SM

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