Nursery Nurse
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Watford
Location: Watford area
Job Type: Full-Time
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £22,000–£29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Role:
Supply Desk are looking to appoint a nurturing, motivated, and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and collaborative nursery team in the Watford area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional who is committed to supporting young children’s learning, development, and wellbeing within a safe and engaging environment.
In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality early years care and education, supporting children’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Key Responsibilities:
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children aged 0–5
• Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework
• Support children’s learning, development, and emotional wellbeing
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress effectively
• Maintain safeguarding, health, and safety standards at all times
• Support daily nursery routines, including mealtimes and personal care
Requirements:
• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting (desirable)
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Positive, caring, and proactive approach to childcare
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
What’s on Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A supportive team and working environment
• Well-resourced and excellently equipped facilities
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer a friend scheme
Apply Now:
If you are a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner seeking your next opportunity in the Watford area, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today to apply.
We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.