Early Years Practitioner

Flourish Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Support during registration

Dedicated consultant contact

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner for a full-time, long-term role in Gloucester, starting November. You will support children aged 3–4 in the nursery, creating a safe, nurturing environment and contributing to play-based learning.

You will work indoors and outdoors, helping develop early communication, literacy and numeracy skills, and building strong relationships with children, families and the Nursery team. DBS clearance is required and references are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Nursery, Early Years or Primary School setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is advantageous.
• A DBS check (update service preferred or within 12 months).
• Strong safeguarding awareness and pupil wellbeing.
• Excellent references from previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3–4 years with learning and development.
• Provide high-quality care within the nursery environment.
• Support play-based activities and early literacy and numeracy.
• Promote outdoor learning and physical development.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support daily routines and safeguarding practices.

Skills

Nursery experience

Early Years

Strong communication

Teamwork

Child development

Education

Level 2 EY qualification

Level 3 EY qualification

Tools

DBS update service

Job description

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding long‑term opportunity?

A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Gloucester is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team full‑time from November on a long‑term basis.

The successful candidate will work within the school's nursery provision, supporting children aged 3–4 years with their learning, development and day‑to‑day experiences. The role will involve working closely with the nursery team to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and develop their confidence.

The successful candidate will support children both indoors and outdoors, helping them develop their communication, social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging independence and positive relationships.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 3–4 years with their learning and development.
• Providing high‑quality care and support within the nursery environment.
• Supporting engaging, age‑appropriate activities based around children's interests and development.
• Supporting early reading, phonics, communication and language development.
• Supporting early numeracy through play and structured activities.
• Encouraging children to participate in outdoor play and exploration.
• Supporting children's physical development through outdoor activities and play.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with children and creating a safe, nurturing environment.
• Supporting children's individual learning and development needs.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children understand routines and boundaries.
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting and personal care where required.
• Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating and well‑organised nursery environment.

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

• Previous experience working within a Nursery, Early Years or Primary School setting.
• Experience working with children aged 3–4 years is highly desirable.
• A relevant Early Years qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 would be advantageous.
• A strong understanding of Early Years development and the importance of play‑based learning.
• Experience supporting children's communication, language and early literacy skills.
• A nurturing, patient and caring approach to working with young children.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a Nursery and Early Years team.
• Confidence supporting children's social, emotional and developmental needs.
• A proactive and creative approach to supporting activities and learning.
• Confidence supporting children both indoors and outdoors.
• The ability to remain calm, patient and consistent when working with young children.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

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

• Competitive Salary – dependent 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.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Nursery Practitioner position is based in Gloucester and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Quedgeley and surrounding Gloucestershire areas.

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. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.