Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Watford

Location: Watford area
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £22,000–£29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Supply Desk are looking for a passionate, caring, and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive nursery team in the Watford area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is committed to creating a positive learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education while supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 0–5.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encourage and support children’s individual learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Monitor, observe, assess, and accurately record children’s progress and development.
• Follow all safeguarding, health, and safety procedures and ensure children’s welfare remains a priority.
• Support the smooth running of daily nursery routines, including mealtimes and personal care.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (Or equivalent)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting (Desirable)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and environment
• Excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme

If you are a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner ready to take the next step in your early years career in Watford, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today to be considered for this opportunity.

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.