Nursery Practitioner – Brentwood, Essex CM13
Salary: Up to £28,000 per year / circa £13.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 40 hours over 4 days | 7:30am–6:30pm
Contract: Permanent, all year round – Not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants
We are seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our woodland-based nursery and preschool in Brentwood (CM13). This is more than just a job – it’s a rewarding career where you help shape children’s early foundations in a nurturing, family-run environment.
Our setting features beautifully designed outdoor areas that blend into the natural surroundings, including climbing structures, logs, and boulders that inspire creativity, imagination, and physical development.
Benefits
- Free lunches
- Free onsite parking
- Nursery childcare discount
- Birthday day off and sick leave
- Wellbeing package and bonus opportunities
- Ongoing training and progression
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality childcare and early education
- Work collaboratively within a passionate nursery team
- Support and celebrate children’s learning and development
- Plan and implement engaging, interest-led activities in line with EYFS
About You
- Minimum Level 2 (or above) Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
- Previous nursery or childcare experience
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to outdoor learning and inclusive practice
- Eligible to work in the UK
Apply Today
Are you a passionate Early Years Leader ready to grow your career?
👇 Apply today — let’s get your interview booked in!
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@smileys-childcare.co.uk.