Nursery Practitioners for hire in Reading

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    266

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organisational Skills
    8%
    Childcare
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    Bachelor's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    20%
    More than 10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Childbase Partnership LTD
    • Forbury gardens day nursery
    • Banana Moon Day Nursery
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 266 profiles for Nursery Practitioners in Reading

Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £27,231 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,919 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)

  • Nursery Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationQTS

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Childhood EducationChildcare
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidEnhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check (With Barred-List Check)Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate+1 more

    Skills

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

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidFood Hygiene CertificateRisk Assessment

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementClient Engagement
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    LeadershipNursery ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationSupervising ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenChildcare
  • Nursery Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicencePaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSafeguarding ProceduresChild SafeguardingEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkOccupational Safety Regulation Compliance
  • 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

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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, organisational skills and childcare.

What licenses or certifications are common for nursery practitioners?

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

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, childcare practitioner and early years 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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