Nursery Practitioner | Barnet | January 2026

Nursery Practitioner | Barnet | January 2026

Full-Time 24000 - 30000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support nursery routines and deliver engaging activities for children's development.
  • Company: Wayman Education, a community-focused nursery in Barnet.
  • Benefits: Flexible hours, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to high-quality care and education.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through play-led learning.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Early Years and knowledge of child development.

The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding role from January 2026?

Do you want to work in a Barnet nursery/school setting that values play-led learning, strong attachments and excellent pastoral care?

Wayman Education is pleased to recruit a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a busy Early Years setting in Barnet.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will support day-to-day nursery routines, deliver small-group activities that develop early language and physical skills, and help maintain safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.

The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the nursery lead to observe, assess and plan for children’s next steps.

This position is perfect for an experienced Nursery Practitioner who values teamwork and high-quality provision.

  • Position Details
  • Nursery Practitioner – Barnet setting
  • Start Date – January 2026
  • Contract – Permanent / Term-time (flexible hours considered)

The Role

As Nursery Practitioner, you will set up learning environments, deliver focused group activities, support personal care and hygiene, and record observations to inform planning.

The Nursery Practitioner will support transitions, parents’ meetings and contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures.

The appointed Nursery Practitioner will be expected to commence work in January 2026 and to take part in induction and planning from January 2026.

The role is based in Barnet and will involve close partnership with families in Barnet.

The Setting

This Barnet Early Years provision is well-resourced, community-focused and committed to professional development.

The Nursery Practitioner will enjoy mentorship, team planning time and regular supervision.

Person specification for the Nursery Practitioner

  • Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner or in an Early Years role.
  • Knowledge of Child Development, observation and planning as required of a Nursery Practitioner.
  • Flexible, caring approach and able to start January 2026 in Barnet.

If you are a proactive Nursery Practitioner ready to begin January 2026 in Barnet, please forward your CV.

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Contact Details:

Marchant Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Nursery Practitioner | Barnet | January 2026

Child Development Knowledge
Observation Skills
Planning Skills
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Flexibility
Caring Approach