Nursery Practitioners for hire in Basildon

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    228

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Experience Working with Children
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    48%
    Vocational or technical training
    36%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Kindred Nurseries
    • Munchkins Nursery
    • The Treehouse Club Forestry Nursery and out of School Club
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    67%
    Less than a year
    17%
    More than 5 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 228 profiles for Nursery Practitioners in Basildon

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Basildon: £27,211 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £31,651 yearly
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  • Nursery Practitioner

    Benfleet

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Fundamental British Values GuidanceUK GDPRTeaching+4 more

    Skills

    Early Childhood EducationNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareTeachingCommunication Skills
  • Teaching Nursery Assistant/ Nursery Nurse & Early Year Practitioner

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeLevel 3 in Health & Social CareNumeracyNMCNursingNVQ+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient AssessmentClinical Patient Assessments
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFundamental British Values GuidanceNutritionPrevent Duty GuidanceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsExperience Working with ChildrenExperience of Working with Children and Young PeopleExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleChildcareChild Safeguarding
  • Team/Room leader Nursery practitioner

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    COSHH ComplianceDementia CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene Certificate+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsReport WritingReport GenerationCare Support Experience
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsCustomer Service
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Basildon

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSafeguarding CertificationManual HandlingEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkReception Class in Primary School ExperienceBehaviour Management

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What's the average time to fill a nursery practitioner role?

The average time to fill a nursery practitioner role is 67 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nursery practitioners tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nursery practitioner include: communication skills, experience working with children and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for nursery practitioners?

Common licenses or certifications for nursery practitioners include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and Food Hygiene Certificate.

What are some job titles related to nursery practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery practitioners include: early years practitioner, practitioner and nursery practitioner & lead kitchen operative.

What level of education is common for a nursery practitioner?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a nursery practitioner in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a nursery practitioner?

Most nursery practitioners have 7 years of professional experience.

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