Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Location: Ealing, London
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £23,500 to £25,000 per annum

We are recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a well-regarded early years setting in Ealing.

This is a great opportunity for a passionate early years professional to join a nursery that combines a warm, home-from-home environment with a strong focus on quality care, play-based learning and child development. The setting promotes a supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to play, learn and grow, with an inspiring and highly qualified team delivering engaging experiences every day. It is also rated Good overall by Ofsted.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing while working as part of a friendly and caring team. This role would suit someone who enjoys day-to-day nursery practice, values strong parent partnerships and wants to work in a setting with a positive reputation and a stable team culture. The nursery publicly highlights learning guided by the EYFS, regular learning journal updates for parents, and all-inclusive extra-curricular activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Create a safe, warm and stimulating environment for children
• Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through engaging activities
• Complete observations and contribute to planning and next steps
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice across the setting
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider nursery team

Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous nursery experience
• Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive, caring and proactive approach
• Commitment to delivering high standards of childcare and education

What’s on offer:

• £23,500 to £25,000 per annum
• 36 hours per week
• Opportunity to join a nursery rated Good overall by Ofsted as of June 2025
• Supportive and highly qualified team
• Home-from-home environment
• All-inclusive extracurricular activities
• Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
• Branded nappies and creams included for children
• Regular parent updates through learning journals
• Open 51 weeks of the year and 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday

The nursery publicly says it offers an amazing home-from-home environment, CCTV for safety and security, healthy eating, a fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area, and a location close to Northfields and South Ealing stations.

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Reference: WILL221265/SM

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