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Nursery Practitioner, Level 3
Salary: Starting from £12.80 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time, year round- 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. Nursery open 8am-6pm. You would be required to work 4 days in the working week.
Location: St Matthew's Church Hall, The Park, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0HB
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary, Fixed term contract
The Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced practitioner who is looking for a change! To support our growing team. This role offers the chance to shape young lives while contributing to a purposeful and values-led early years setting.
You’ll:
• Ensuring safeguarding practices
• Oversee daily nursery operations and manage key documentation
• Contribute to ongoing staff training and development
• Maintain strong, respectful relationships with families and the wider community
• Champion our Montessori-inspired and eco-conscious ethos in all aspects of care and education
What We’re Looking For:
• A Level 3 in Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Experience in within a nursery setting Room Leader or practitioner
• Experience or a qualification in Montessori education (desirable)
• Confident safeguarding knowledge
• A strong communicator with children, families, and professionals
• Someone kind, caring and hardworking
• Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
What You’ll Get:
• £12.80 per hour (negotiable)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid Christmas closure
• Pension scheme
• Access to ongoing professional development, training, and coaching support
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive team environment
Our Benefits
Starting from £12.80 per hour
20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
Pension
Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
*Subject to T&Cs*
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
About Us
Are you looking for work with soul? We’re are a forward-thinking independent nursery that offers a fresh approach that
blends Montessori with eco-conscious practices, we believe in doing things differently!
Would you like to work in an environment where you can be yourself, feel supported, help to make a
difference to children’s lives and glow your career within a small setting?
#GlowWithWildflowers
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Apprentice Nursery Practitioner (Term Time)
Salary: £8.14 – £12.21 per hour (depending on age and experience)
Hours: Flexible schedule, Full-time, term time - 40 hours over 4 days per week or 5 days with shorter hours.
Nursery hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:50pm
Location: St Matthew's Harwell, Church Hall, The Park, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0HD
Contract: Fixed-term (18 months), with potential for extension
The Role:
As an Apprentice Nursery practitioner, you will have the opportunity to gaining hands-on experience in all areas of the nursery as we’re a small setting.
This is coupled with your apprentice training in Early Years. This Apprenticeship will be for a level 2 early years practitioner or level 3 early years educator depending on experience.
The role is a full-time position (40h working week, 20% of which is spent on learning).
You will:
• Support the delivery of daily care routines, play-based learning and our staff
• Help create inspiring, eco-conscious learning environments
• Champion our Montessori-inspired values through purposeful activities
• Build warm, respectful relationships with children, parents, and the team
• Learn and apply safeguarding and child development principles
• Contribute your creativity to themes, garden time, and practical life activities
What We’re Looking For:
• A clear passion for sustainability and eco practices in early childhood
• Strong interest in Montessori Education
• A strong communicator with children, families, and professionals
• Someone kind, caring and hardworking
• Passionate and positive
What You’ll Get:
• Starting salary from £8.14 – £12.21 per hour (depending on age and experience)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and a paid Christmas closure
• The option to purchase additional annual leave*
• Access to ongoing professional development, training, and coaching support
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Flexible schedule
Apply Now
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage those with a passion for Montessori and sustainability to apply. We are an inclusive employer and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Please note: this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary (18-month fixed-term), with the potential to extend
Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | term time | 4-5 day work week depending on hours
For applications or enquiries, please email: admin@wildflowersmontessori.co.uk
Bank Staff/ Ad Hoc Practitioner
Summer Time Practitioner/Bank Staff
Are you passionate about working with young children? Looking for a rewarding role this summer in a warm, nurturing environment? We’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Wildflowers Montessori is a caring and child-led nursery where curiosity, independence, and a love of learning are at the heart of everything we do. We blend the Montessori approach with the EYFS framework to support each child’s unique development.The Role
We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable staff to join our team over the summer period. We have opportunities for both:Full-time summer staff, and
Part-time / flexible bank staff
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an inspiring early years setting while working hours that suit you.
What We’re Looking For
A genuine passion for working with children aged 18 months to 4 years
A positive, caring, and patient attitude
Flexibility and reliability
Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3 desirable, but not essential)
Understanding of the EYFS (preferred but not required)
Paediatric First Aid and DBS are preferred, but we can arrange these if needed
Your Responsibilities
Supporting children’s learning through play and Montessori-inspired activities
Helping deliver a curriculum that blends Montessori principles with EYFS
Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
Assisting the team with daily routines
Building positive relationships with children, staff, and families
What We Offer
Full-time and flexible working options
Starting pay of £12.80 per hour, depending on nature of role. potentially £14 for “call out” staff.
A supportive and friendly team
Opportunities to gain experience in a Montessori setting
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Interested?
We’d love to welcome you to our team this summer! Please get in touch with your CV and a short introduction about yourself.