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Senior Nursery Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 12 August 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 September 2025
Location: Farnborough
Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1361367283

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Summary

Senior Nursery Practitioner – £14.50 per hour | Small, Supportive Nursery | Career Progression & SENCO Opportunities


Our client, a welcoming and close-knit nursery, is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small nursery with a warm, single-room environment with a dedicated baby area, offering both stability and genuine career progression.

The nursery is especially keen to welcome someone eager to develop their skills towards a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) role, making this an ideal next step for a committed early years professional looking to grow their expertise.

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification – essential.
  • Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, Room Leader, or similar leadership role in an early years setting.
  • Strong knowledge of the EYFS and best practice in early childhood education.
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s development in a nurturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiasm to develop SENCO expertise (previous SEN experience beneficial but not essential).

Why Join This Nursery?

  • Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour (DOE).
  • Flexible shift patterns:
  • Option 1 – 5 days a week, 8:00–17:30
  • Option 2 – 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), 8:00–17:30
Small, friendly team where every child and staff member is valued. Low child-to-staff ratio – focus on quality interactions, not paperwork overload. Opportunities for funded training and career progression into SENCO responsibilities. Supportive, inclusive environment committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a small team to deliver outstanding early years care and education.
  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Support children’s individual learning journeys, fostering both development and confidence.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
  • Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
  • Support the nursery’s SEN provision and take steps towards SENCO responsibilities.
  • Ensure all safeguarding, health, and safety requirements are met at all times.

Reference: WILL161586/JC

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