Nursery Practitioner — East Sheen, SW14 · Full-time, permanent, all year round ·
We're looking for a warm, curious and dependable Nursery Practitioner to join our team in East Sheen.
Our setting is minutes from Richmond Park and East Sheen Common, so woodland, open space and a nature trail are part of the weekly routine rather than an occasional outing. If you'd rather be outside with a group of two-year-olds inspecting a puddle than laminating another display, you'll like it here.
What you'll be doing
- Acting as key person to a small group of children, building real relationships with them and their families
- Planning and leading play-based experiences that follow the children's interests
- Observing and recording progress in line with the EYFS
- Supporting daily routines — mealtimes, nappies and toileting, sleep, settling new starters
- Keeping the room and outdoor areas safe, calm and welcoming
- Working with the team to safeguard and promote the welfare of every child
What we're looking for
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or working towards Level 3
- A working knowledge of the EYFS and what good practice looks like in a busy room
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Warmth, patience and clear communication with children, parents and colleagues
- Reliability — teams run on it
Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and safeguarding training are all funded by us if you don't have them yet.
What we offer
- Up to £32,500 per year for the right candidate.
- Fully funded training and qualifications, including Level 3, Level 5 and Forest School
- 95% childcare discount for your own children
- Up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and your birthday off
- Company pension and employee assistance programme
- Recommend-a-friend bonus
- Genuine progression - many of our room leaders and managers started here as practitioners
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a shift rota between 7.30am and 6.30pm. No weekends.
Location: East Sheen SW14, a short walk from Mortlake station and well served by buses along Upper Richmond Road West.
How to apply: Apply through Indeed with your CV, We review applications as they come in and will be in touch quickly.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list, satisfactory references covering the last 5 years, verification of identity and qualifications, and a full employment history with any gaps explored. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Pay: Up to £32,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
