Willingcare
Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner at Willingcare, based in Southampton, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Southampton, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Nursery Practitioner
- DBS check
Reference 564148112731277253
About the role
Job Description
Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)
30000 per year Level 3 Permanent Good Ofsted
Set within a beautifully converted house this Good Ofsted-rated nursery combines the character and warmth of a home-from-home setting with carefully designed spaces for early years learning. Cosy age-specific rooms give children environments suited to each stage of their development while a mixture of indoor and outdoor play areas provides plenty of opportunities to explore create and learn through play.
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner youll become part of a friendly team focused on creating meaningful experiences for children while providing the consistency and nurturing relationships that help them feel safe confident and ready to learn.
What Were Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
- Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements.
- Confidence planning engaging activities around childrens interests and individual needs.
- A warm patient and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What Youll Receive
- 30000 per year
- Competitive annual leave package
- Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Heavily discounted childcare
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery
Your Role
- Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
- Plan engaging activities that encourage childrens curiosity creativity and independence.
- Support childrens individual routines learning and developmental needs.
- Make full use of the nurserys indoor and outdoor environments to create varied learning experiences.
- Act as a Key Person building secure and positive relationships with children and their families.
- Observe and assess childrens progress using their interests and development to plan appropriate next steps.
- Encourage children to develop confidence and independence through play and everyday experiences.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a welcoming and positive nursery environment.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding health and safety at all times.
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: WILL251553/DB
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 30000 - 30000
Reference: 564148112731277253 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Willingcare
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