Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Practitioner – Twickenham

Salary: Paying up to £29,000

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join a warm and supportive nursery team based in Twickenham, London.

Benefits

• High staff-to-child ratios
• Paid nursery closure during the Christmas holidays
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 3 weeks’ holiday at a time for staff with family abroad (otherwise 2 weeks)
• Health insurance after 2 years’ service
• Paid training with clear career progression
• Termly staff excursions, team-building activities, and social events
• Discounted childcare, with free childcare after 3 years’ service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• 5 paid sick days after probation

About the Role

To apply for this role, you will be passionate about working with children and enjoy supporting their development in a nurturing, child-centred environment. You will be looking to continue your Early Years career within a reputable and well-established nursery.

You will be a driven and committed individual with:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Previous experience working in a similar Early Years role

Essential Qualities

• A genuine commitment to helping children thrive and get the best start in life
• A warm, positive, and caring approach
• Creativity and enthusiasm in planning activities
• A strong team-player mindset

This is a full-time Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse position, working 40 hours per week.

The nursery is offering a salary of up to £29,000 for a Level 3 qualified practitioner.

Best Start Recruitment are here to help you make the right move in your Early Years career. If you meet the criteria above, or would like confidential career advice, please apply ASAP for an informal chat.

We recruit across all Early Years roles, including Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader, and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse positions.