Experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Ascot – £29,000–£30,500

• Ascot, Berkshire, SL5
• Permanent, full-time, all-year-round
• 40 hours per week
• £29,000–£30,500 per annum, plus benefits

Recruit by Nature is recruiting for two Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join an accredited Montessori nursery and preschool in Ascot.

The setting combines Montessori education with the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a carefully prepared, child-centred environment where children are encouraged to become independent, curious and confident.

Two positions are available:

• Under-2s/baby-room practitioner
• Over-2s/toddler and preschool practitioner

About the setting

You will work in a warm, supportive team with access to thoughtfully designed learning spaces and an outdoor classroom. The nursery places strong emphasis on relationships, individual development, learning through play and high-quality early years practice.

The setting is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Ascot station, with nearby public transport and designated parking.

The role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will provide warm, attentive care and engaging early education for children aged 0–5.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities through play
• Supporting children’s independence, curiosity, confidence and development
• Applying Montessori principles alongside the EYFS framework
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting communication, language development, routines and settling-in
• Contributing to observations, records and learning plans
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and child-development best practice
• Working collaboratively within the room team

Experience for the two positions

For the under-2s role, experience with babies or younger children, settling-in, early communication and attachment-led care would be particularly valuable.

For the over-2s role, experience with older toddlers or preschool children, language development, independence, school readiness and structured learning through play would be particularly relevant.

Essential requirements:

• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
• Recent practical experience in a UK EYFS nursery setting
• Experience supporting children aged 0–5
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Calm, reliable and nurturing approach
• Ability to build warm, professional relationships
• Positive and collaborative team-working style
• Reliable ability to commute to Ascot for a fully onsite role
• Existing right to work in the UK

Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

This opportunity may suit candidates who have worked as a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Montessori Nursery Practitioner or Baby Room Practitioner.

Longer-term progression and cross-site opportunities may be available within the wider nursery group.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your Level 3 qualification, recent UK EYFS experience and the age groups you have supported. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.