New Job Opening: Nursery Practitioner in Wentwood House Day Nursery

Job Description

Applicants MUST hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification to be considered.

Nursery Practitioner

Full Time | 41 Hours Per Week | Up to £29,800

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring Nursery Practitioner to join a warm and welcoming early years setting within a beautifully converted house.

The nursery offers a bright, engaging, and home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and thrive. Each age-specific room has been carefully designed with stimulating toys, sensory resources, and educational learning tools to support every stage of a child’s development.

A strong emphasis is placed on outdoor learning, with children benefiting from spacious natural play areas, outdoor activities, and exciting mud kitchens that inspire curiosity, imagination, and hands-on exploration every day.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years or above – Essential


• Previous nursery or early years experience


• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development


• Knowledge of the EYFS framework


• Warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A proactive and positive attitude

What’s On Offer

• Long service awards


• Discounted childcare


• Pension scheme


• Day off for birthdays


• Benefits portal


• Wellbeing support programme


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Lunch provided daily

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework


• Support children’s learning through play-based and sensory activities


• Plan engaging indoor and outdoor activities to encourage development


• Observe and monitor children’s progress and wellbeing


• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment


• Encourage children’s confidence, independence, and creativity


• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers


• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times


• Work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards throughout the nursery

Applications without a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above will not be progressed. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL227836/DB