Nursery Practitioner

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for your next full-time opportunity?

A welcoming First School in Redditch is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their Pre School room from September until the end of the Autumn term initially, on a full time basis.

This Nursery Practitioner role is based within a school based Pre School, supporting children aged 3-4 years at a crucial stage of their early development. You will work closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to provide a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment, helping children to develop socially, emotionally, and academically through a mix of play based and structured activities.

The First School is looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Nursery Practitioner with strong EYFS knowledge, previous experience working with young children, and a genuine passion for supporting early development. There are also some low level SEN needs within the room, so experience supporting children with additional needs would be beneficial.

As a Nursery Practitioner in this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children through play based and structured learning activities
• Assisting with the delivery of the EYFS curriculum
• Providing general nursery support throughout the school day
• Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development
• Supporting children with low-level SEN needs within the setting
• Encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour
• Supporting daily routines such as snack time, personal care, and outdoor learning
• Working closely with the class teacher and Early Years team
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment

To be successful in this Nursery Practitioner role, you will need:

• A relevant Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or Pre School setting
• Experience supporting personal care needs
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and professional attitude

Working as a Nursery Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary - £18,049 - £19,500 per annum (pro rata based on days worked)
• Holiday pay - PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate
• Pension contributions
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse
• A refer a friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement

This Nursery Practitioner position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Bromsgrove, Studley, Alvechurch, and South Birmingham. The school offers good transport links and on site parking.

Apply now to become a Nursery Practitioner and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.