Nursery Practitioner

Job in Barnet, Greater London, EN5, England, UK

Listing for: Marchant Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20000 - 26000 GBP Yearly GBP 20000.00 26000.00 YEAR

Position: Nursery Practitioner | | January 2026

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding role from January 2026?

Do you want to work in a Barnet nursery/school setting that values play-led learning, strong attachments and excellent pastoral care?

Wayman Education is pleased to recruit a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a busy Early Years setting in Barnet. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support day-to-day nursery routines, deliver small-group activities that develop early language and physical skills, and help maintain safe, stimulating indoor and outdoor environments. The Nursery Practitioner will work closely with the nursery lead to observe, assess and plan for children’s next steps.

This position is perfect for an experienced Nursery Practitioner who values teamwork and high-quality provision.

Position Details

Nursery Practitioner – Barnet setting
Start Date – January 2026
Contract – Permanent / Term-time (flexible hours considered)

The Role

As Nursery Practitioner, you will set up learning environments, deliver focused group activities, support personal care and hygiene, and record observations to inform planning. The Nursery Practitioner will support transitions, parents’ meetings and contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures. The appointed Nursery Practitioner will be expected to commence work in January 2026 and to take part in induction and planning from January 2026.

The role is based in Barnet and will involve close partnership with families in Barnet.

The Setting

This Barnet Early Years provision is well-resourced, community-focused and committed to professional development. The Nursery Practitioner will enjoy mentorship, team planning time and regular supervision.

Person specification for the Nursery Practitioner

Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner or in an Early Years role.
Knowledge of Child Development, observation and planning as required of a Nursery Practitioner.
Flexible, caring approach and able to start January 2026 in Barnet.

If you are a proactive Nursery Practitioner ready to begin January 2026 in Barnet, please forward your CV.

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