Early Years Practitioner

Wiltshire; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Salisbury is looking for a full-time Early Years practitioner to foster children's learning in a supportive environment. The role is term-time only, working weekdays from 9AM to 3PM, emphasizing a play-based approach to education. Candidates should be qualified and knowledgeable in child protection and the Early Years Foundation Stage. The nursery values caring, supportive, and professional interactions, and is committed to child welfare. The position starts in January 2025, with applications requiring direct contact with the nursery.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years education.
• Ability to implement a play-based approach to learning.
• Knowledge of child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and educational care to children.
• Support other staff in the nursery's operations.
• Help deliver the nursery's educational aims.

Skills

Qualified

Understanding play-based approach

Knowledge of child protection procedures

Understanding of EYFS

Job description

Salary: competitive

Hours of work: 9 – 3 Mon – Fri (some flexibility) Term time

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact the Nursery direct for further information.

At South Hills Nurseries we believe every child is unique and we will foster their curiosity and support them on their journey of discovery, enabling them to become confident learners. Our values of being Caring, Sensitive, Supportive, Professional, Respectful, Playful and Inspirational together with our passion and dedication to excellence within our Setting are key to our beliefs.

We are recruiting for a full-time Early Years practitioner to join our team at South Hills Nursery Bemerton.

The position is for term time only, Mon to Fri 9 – 3.

The right person will:

• Be qualified
• Understand play based approach to children’s learning and development.
• Have knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Have an understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The purpose of this post is:

• To contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children placed in the Setting.
• To give support to other personnel within the Setting.
• To support South Hills School to deliver their aims.

If you are looking for a career that challenges, motivates, excites and rewards you. If you share our values and our passion and believe you are the right person to join our incredible team then we want to hear from you.

South Hills Nursery Bemerton are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. Therefore the role will be subject to the successful candidate completing safety checks including an enhanced DBS and obtaining satisfactory references before the role commences.

Closing date (and time): Wed 17th Dec 2025

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: January 2025

Find out more and apply:

For more information or to request an application pack please contact the Manager, Ellie McSorley 01722 349090 or email

South Hills Nursery Bemerton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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