Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Reading

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Experience Working with Children8%
    Childcare8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED69%
    Vocational or technical training17%
    Master's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year14%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years22%
  • Current company

    Forbury gardens day nursery
    The orchard nursery
    Agencies
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year9%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 194 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Reading

Last updated: 31 Aug 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £27,142 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£33,701 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Nursery Practitioner

    Tilehurst

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+3 more

    Skills

    Animal CareAnimal WelfareCleaningNursery ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationExperience Working with Children
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
  • Senior Nursery Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationResidential Support ExperienceCare HomeFirst AidResidential Care Home ExperiencePaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipHealthcare ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationExperience Working with ChildrenSupervising Experience
  • Nursery Assistant

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationFood Hygiene Certificate+2 more

    Skills

    First Aid AdministrationChildcareFirst AidFirst Aid ResponseEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkExperience Working with Children
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFirst AidPaediatric First AidSymbol Communication SystemsChild Safeguarding+2 more

    Skills

    Care ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcareExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleNursery ExperienceDriving
  • NURSERY PRACTITIONER

    Woodley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingFood HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingPaediatric First Aid+7 more

    Skills

    ChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenExperience Caring for Children and Young PeopleEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkProgress TrackingBottle Feeding for Children

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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 72 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 childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nursery practitioner?

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

What are some job titles related to nursery-practitioners?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nursery-practitioners include: nursery assistant, DAYCARE FACILITY MANAGER and level 2 nursery practitioner.

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 Reading, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most nursery-practitioners have 6 years of professional experience.

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