Early Years Assistant

Flourish Education; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Support throughout placement

Job summary

Flourish Education is hiring a caring Nursery Practitioner for a part-time role in a brand-new nursery in Kidderminster, starting in November on a long-term basis. Hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with optional longer days.

You will support children aged 2–4, contribute to learning through play, and work with a supportive team to create a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in nursery, preschool, or Early Years setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of play-based learning activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.
• Support children's communication, language, literacy and numeracy development.
• Encourage children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Promote positive behaviour and supporting children to develop independence.
• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress and provide feedback where appropriate.
• Support children's personal care needs when required.
• Prepare and organise learning resources and activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support both indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Patient and nurturing

Organised and reliable

Flexible approach

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding part‑time role? A welcoming and supportive Primary School in Kidderminster is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their team from November on a long‑term basis. This is a part‑time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 3:30pm within their brand‑new nursery, supporting children aged 2 to 4 years.

There is also the opportunity to work longer days for those interested, as the school offers wraparound care, although this is entirely optional.

This role is ideal for a passionate Nursery Practitioner who enjoys supporting young children during the important early stages of their development. Working within the new nursery provision, you will help create a nurturing, stimulating, and engaging environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to develop through play and exploration.

The school is looking for someone with a positive attitude who can build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents, and who is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging, play‑based learning activities.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.
• Supporting children's communication, language, literacy, and numeracy development.
• Encouraging children's personal, social, and emotional development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting children to develop independence.
• Observing, assessing, and monitoring children's progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Supporting children's personal care needs when required.
• Preparing and organising learning resources and activities.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Supporting both indoor and outdoor learning experiences.

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

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, or school‑based Early Years setting.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, reliable, and professional attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to use initiative.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 to £100per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
• 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 Kidderminsterand is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Redditch, Rubery, Catshill, Barnt Green, Alvechurch, Droitwich Spa, and Longbridge. The school offers good transport links and on‑site parking.

Legal

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.