Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Location: Thatcham / West Berkshire Area

Salary: £24,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Brightstone Education Partners is supporting a warm and welcoming nursery setting in the Thatcham / West Berkshire area to recruit a passionate and nurturing Level 3 Nursery Practitioner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to supporting young children through the most important stages of their development.

The nursery provides a caring, stimulating, and child-centred environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and creativity.

About the Nursery

This well-established nursery operates 51 weeks per year and forms part of a highly regarded independent educational environment with a long-standing reputation for excellence in early years and preparatory education.

Set within beautiful woodland and open outdoor spaces, the nursery places a strong emphasis on:

• Learning through play
• Outdoor education and exploration
• Developing independence and confidence
• Building strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy
• Encouraging curiosity and enquiring minds

Children benefit from outstanding pastoral care and have access to excellent facilities and specialist teaching staff across the wider school setting.

Outdoor learning is a huge part of nursery life, with children regularly exploring woodland areas, outdoor classrooms, and natural play environments in all weather conditions. The nursery believes strongly that education is not limited to the classroom and that outdoor experiences play a vital role in children’s development.

The overall aim is to provide children with a happy, nurturing, and inspiring start to school life while fostering kindness, confidence, and positive relationships with others.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children within the Early Years setting
• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Monitor and support children’s progress and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times

Candidate RequirementsDesirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification, or
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

• Strong nursery or early years experience is essential
• Unqualified applicants may still be considered if they have significant nursery experience
• Passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Caring, proactive, and reliable approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £24,000 – £35,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Positive and child-focused nursery setting
• Access to excellent facilities and outdoor learning environments
• Opportunity to make a real impact within early years education

Know Someone Perfect for This Role?

If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you but you know someone who would be a great fit, we offer a £200 referral bonus for successful placements.

Simply send their details over to us, or ask them to get in touch directly and mention your name as the referrer.

Terms and conditions apply.