Job Description
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
/n Forest Gate
/n Salary: £27,000–£28,500 per annum
/n Age group: 2–3 years
/n Qualification: Level 2 Early Years qualification or above
/n Start date: 7 September 2026
/n The role
/n Great Starts Recruitment is working with an Early Years setting in Forest Gate to recruit a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to work with children aged 2–3 years. You will play a hands-on role in creating meaningful learning experiences and helping every child feel safe, confident and supported.
/n Key responsibilities
/n • Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.
/n • Plan and deliver age-appropriate experiences in line with the EYFS and children's individual interests and needs.
/n • Act as a key person where required, supporting observations, assessments and children's next steps.
/n • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies at all times.
/n • Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.
/n What we're looking for
/n • A full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above.
/n • A sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
/n • A caring, reliable and proactive approach, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
/n • Experience working with children aged 2–3 years is desirable.
/n Benefits
/n • Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme
/n • Free tea and coffee
/n • Excellent transport links – close to Forest Gate Station and Wanstead Park Station
/n • Free confidential wellbeing service
/n • Company events and rewards
/n • Discounted childcare for staff
/n • Training and career development opportunities
/n Interested? Apply through Great Starts Recruitment to discuss the role, setting and next steps in confidence.
Nursery Pracitioner in London employer: Great Starts Recruitment Ltd
Great Starts Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Preschool Managers in Ingrave, Brentwood. With a focus on work-life balance, employees enjoy term-time hours, school holidays off, and the flexibility of remote working one afternoon a week, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within a friendly team dedicated to high standards of early-years education.
Contact Details:
Great Starts Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
