Nursery-Practitioners for hire in Reading
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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 KindergartenForbury gardens day nurseryKennet day nurseryTime 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
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Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Lower Earley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygienePaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidCar up to 3.5 Tonnes+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceEarly Years Practitioner
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First Aid+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementNursery ExperienceExperience Working with ChildrenEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) FrameworkNursery Practitioner UNQ
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingPaediatric First Aid CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagementEarly Years Practitioner
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicencePaediatric First AidSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsNetworkingEarly Years Practitioner
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDBS Check ProcessingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsClient Relationship ManagementLaboratory Operations ExperienceNursery Practitioner / Third in Charge / Designated Safeguarding Lead / Toddlers Room Leader
Reading
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidRecruitingFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid Response+3 moreSkills
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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