Job Description
Nursery Practitioner – Level 3
Up to £28,000 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week | 4 or 5 Days
Family-Run Nursery | Smaller Group Sizes | Beautiful Outdoor Spaces
Looking for a nursery where you can build meaningful relationships with children and enjoy being part of a close-knit, supportive team?
This lovely family-run nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment with smaller numbers of children, allowing practitioners to provide more individual attention and really get to know the children in their care.
The nursery follows a free-flow approach to learning, with thoughtfully designed, age-specific spaces that encourage independence, curiosity and creativity. Outside, children benefit from a beautiful garden that can be enjoyed all year round, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures, exploration and hands-on learning.
We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about Early Years education and enjoys creating engaging experiences that help children learn, grow and flourish.
What We're Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
- Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
- Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
- Confidence planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
- A passion for child-led learning and supporting children's independence
- Experience observing and supporting children's developmental progress
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A warm, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £28,000 per annum
- 40 hours per week across 4 or 5 days
- Training and development opportunities
- Team events and outings
- Uniform provided
- Competitive annual leave package
- Company pension scheme
Supporting Children's Learning and Development
- Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities that encourage creativity and discovery
- Support children's confidence, independence and individual development
- Make the most of the nursery's free-flow learning spaces and beautiful outdoor garden
- Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel valued
- Observe, assess and record children's developmental progress
- Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Support children's individual care needs and daily routines
- Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain excellent standards of care
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures
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: WILL272666/JJ
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Nursery Practitioner in Hertford employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
