Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3)
Nantwich, Cheshire
Full Time or Part Time | Permanent
A long-established, family-run nursery in Nantwich, Cheshire is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join their supportive team. With over 25 years of exceptional early years care, this setting is known for its warm, homely environment, commitment to children’s development and genuine passion for giving every child the best possible start.
If you are energetic, creative and love helping children grow through curiosity, independence and outdoor play, this is an excellent opportunity.
About the Setting
35 children on roll
Daily attendance of 18–25 children, quieter during school holidays
3 well-resourced rooms:
Baby Room (0–18 months) – max 6 children, 2 staff
Toddler Room (18–30 months) – max 9 children
Preschool Room (30–60 months) – max 16 children
Team of 9, including part-time staff
Outdoor learning is part of daily practice
Strong emphasis on creativity, active play and child development
This nursery is led by an owner with decades of Early Years experience, including a BA (Hons) in Early Years Education and EYPS, who opened the setting after recognising the need for high-quality, inclusive childcare in the local community.
Team Culture
The team is described as:
* Lively, warm and supportive
* Passionate about child development
* Creative, active and enthusiastic
* Genuinely collaborative with strong team spirit
* Social — with regular staff nights out and online team meetings
* Dedicated to helping every child become confident and independent
If you enjoy being outdoors, getting involved in messy arts and crafts, and being hands-on with children’s development, you will thrive here.
The Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:
* Support children across baby, toddler or preschool rooms
* Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities
* Encourage independence and confidence in children
* Take part in creative, outdoor and active play
* Work closely with a supportive team
* Build positive relationships with parents
* Contribute to observations, developmental discussions and planning
* Help maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment
This role suits someone who is energetic, child-centred and confident using initiative.
Training, CPD & Progression
All staff receive:
Online learning modules
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Food Hygiene
Safeguarding
Access to any CPD you are interested in — the leadership team is highly supportive of further development and qualifications
There are opportunities to grow professionally and take on new responsibilities over time.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
* A warm, enthusiastic and positive approach
* Passion for child development and outdoor learning
* Team player with great communication skills
* Creative mindset and physically active approach to practice
* Confidence supporting independence in children
How to Apply
If you’d love to join a truly caring, long-standing nursery with a family ethos and a supportive, passionate team, we would be delighted to hear from you