Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	from £13 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

£13.00 per hour

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8:30am–5:30pm or 9:00am–5:30pm

You will be working as part of an established early years nursery team, supporting children across different age groups in a floating practitioner role. The setting provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence and build positive relationships.

You will have the opportunity to work across different rooms, with flexibility to express a preference for a particular age group where possible. The nursery places a strong emphasis on professional development, with experienced senior practitioners providing ongoing guidance, supervision and support.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• £13.00 per hour, with some flexibility around the rate where appropriate

• 6 weeks' paid nursery closure/holiday each year, including two weeks at Christmas, two weeks at Easter and two weeks at the start of summer

• Opportunities to progress through Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6 qualifications

• Regular supervision, professional support and guidance from experienced early years professionals

• Large on-site car park available for staff

• Supportive, inclusive workplace with a clear focus on staff development and wellbeing

What You’ll Do

• Provide nurturing, responsive and high-quality care and education for children

• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through purposeful activities and experiences

• Act as a key person for children where required, building secure and positive relationships

• Observe children's development and use your knowledge to support their next steps

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers through clear and sensitive communication

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive nursery environment

• Follow the EYFS, safeguarding requirements and nursery policies while contributing ideas and creativity to nursery life

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: WILL262867/JC

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