Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Crawley, West Sussex, RH10
Join a Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery in Crawley, West Sussex, where children aged three months to five years learn through purposeful play, creativity and outdoor exploration. This full-time permanent Nursery Practitioner position suits an enthusiastic early years professional who wants to contribute to a child-led environment with woodland, Forest School opportunities, a creative Atelier studio and strong investment in staff development.

Employment Type
Full-time, permanent, all-year-round position.

Salary
£27,000 – £30,000 per annum + benefits.

Benefits

• 80% childcare discount.
• Fully funded further education and career development.
• International travel opportunities for CPD.
• Christmas shopping contribution.
• Reward schemes and bonuses.
• Flexible working patterns and annual leave allowance.
• Free hot meals.
• Joiners’ and long-service bonuses.
• Large free-flow outdoor garden and neighbouring woodland.
• Dedicated creative art studio, The Atelier.
• High staff-to-child ratio.
• Dedicated family-support and learning leads across the nursery group.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week.
Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 area.

• All-year-round nursery position.
• Work with babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children.
• Daily access to indoor, outdoor and woodland learning environments.
• Flexible working patterns are highlighted as part of the staff benefits package.

Job Description
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will deliver nurturing care, teaching and learning within a Reggio Emilia-inspired nursery in Crawley, West Sussex. You will support children from three months to five years across baby, toddler and preschool provision, helping them investigate ideas through purposeful play, creativity and outdoor learning. The setting includes a free-flow garden, neighbouring woodland, Forest School opportunities and The Atelier creative studio, making this a distinctive environment for child-led early years practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide warm, responsive care for children aged three months to five years.
• Plan and support purposeful play and learning experiences appropriate to children’s stages of development.
• Observe children closely and use their interests and ideas to extend learning.
• Encourage creativity, enquiry and self-expression through the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.
• Use the garden, woodland and Forest School opportunities to support outdoor learning.
• Build secure, respectful relationships with children and respond sensitively to their individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, family-support leads and learning leads.
• Communicate professionally with families about children’s experiences, progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate observations, records and relevant learning documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies consistently.

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Level 2 qualification or higher in childcare or an appropriate early years qualification.
• Experience working with children in a nursery, early years or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early years development and the needs of babies, toddlers or preschool children.
• Ability to provide safe, nurturing and engaging care through purposeful play.
• Patient, creative and attentive communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work responsibly as part of a team and contribute to children’s learning records.
• Also suitable for: Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Level 3 Practitioner, Nursery Nurse

Company Culture
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be part of a supportive early years team that values curiosity, creativity and thoughtful child-led practice. The nursery invests in professional development and provides access to fully funded further education, CPD travel and dedicated family-support and learning leads. Its carefully designed spaces, outdoor provision and Atelier studio create an environment where children’s ideas can develop into meaningful projects and where practitioners can continue to grow their own skills.

Apply Today
If you are an early years professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in a creative, outdoor-focused nursery, apply today for this Nursery Practitioner position in Crawley, West Sussex, RH10. Your ability to provide attentive care, support children’s development and work collaboratively will be valued within a setting that invests in learning, professional development and a positive experience for children, families and staff.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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