CACHE Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

CACHE Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Abingdon

Full-Time | 8:00am–6:00pm | Monday–Friday | ASAP Start

Are you a CACHE Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Abingdon?

SENDhelp is recruiting enthusiastic, caring and qualified Nursery Practitioners to join a welcoming and well-established early years setting in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The nursery is looking for full-time qualified candidates who can start ASAP, making this a fantastic opportunity if you're ready for your next step in Early Years.

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you'll become part of an experienced team focused on creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where every child has the opportunity to develop, explore and thrive.

About the Nursery

This large, established nursery and preschool in Abingdon provides full-day early years care and education for babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children. The setting supports children from infancy through to school age, with age-appropriate spaces designed around children's individual development and learning needs.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on children's emotional wellbeing, independence and learning through exploration. Children benefit from extensive outdoor opportunities, including a large garden, nature-based activities and spaces for active and imaginative play. The setting also offers facilities including sensory and quiet spaces, supporting a broad range of children's individual needs.

This is an excellent environment for a CACHE Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner who wants to make a meaningful contribution during some of the most important years of a child's development.

Your Role as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Working 8:00am–6:00pm daily, your key responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality care, learning and play opportunities in line with the EYFS framework.

Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and educational development through engaging age-appropriate activities.

Acting as a positive and nurturing role model while promoting children's confidence and independence.

Observing children's development and contributing to accurate learning and progress records.

Building positive relationships with children, parents, carers and other nursery professionals.

Maintaining a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment while following safeguarding procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

To be considered for this Qualified Nursery Practitioner position in Abingdon, you will need:

CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years, or a recognised relevant equivalent.

Previous experience working with babies, toddlers or preschool-aged children within a nursery or Early Years environment.

A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

An enthusiastic, patient and nurturing approach to working with young children.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a nursery team.

The ability to work full-time, 8:00am–6:00pm, and ideally start ASAP.

Why Work Through SENDhelp?

Joining SENDhelp as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner means you'll have a specialist recruitment team supporting you throughout your placement. Benefits include:

Competitive PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella-company deductions.

A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.

Access to hundreds of free online training courses to help develop your Early Years and SEND knowledge.

Opportunities to gain valuable experience within supportive education and Early Years settings.

Ongoing career guidance and help finding roles suited to your experience, qualifications and goals.

A specialist team that understands education, SEND and the importance of finding the right environment for each candidate.

Ready to Join?

If you're a CACHE Level 2 or 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner who loves helping young children learn, develop and discover the world around them, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time Nursery Practitioner opportunity in Abingdon, working 8:00am–6:00pm daily, with the nursery looking for qualified candidates to start ASAP.

Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career in Abingdon!

As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct.

All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy.

SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.