Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Reading

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    212

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organisational Skills8%
    Childcare6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training26%
    Bachelor's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years30%
    Less than a year20%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Emmer Green Kindergarten
    Forbury gardens day nursery
    Kennet day nursery
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year43%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 212 profiles for Nursery-Practitioners in Reading

Last updated: 21 Sept 2026

Nursery Practitioner: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Reading: £27,149 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£33,722 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

    Lower Earley

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCar up to 3.5 Tonnes+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer Service
  • 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
  • Nursery Practitioner UNQ

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagement
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePaediatric First Aid

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsNetworking
  • Early Years Practitioner

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingComputer LiteracyComputer Skills

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementLaboratory Operations Experience
  • Nursery Practitioner / Third in Charge / Designated Safeguarding Lead / Toddlers Room Leader

    Reading

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidRecruitingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAdministrative ExperienceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWord Processing

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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 71 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: First Aid, Safeguarding Certification and Paediatric First Aid Certification.

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, nursery practitioner / third in charge / designated safeguarding lead / toddlers room leader and registered nurse.

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 4 years of professional experience.

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