Early Years Practitioner — Nurture & Grow Young Minds

SMART Education Recruitment; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner in Smethwick, West Midlands. Earn £14.24–£14.74 per hour, with weekly pay and an immediate start in a nurturing EYFS setting.

You will support children from 9 months to 5 years, implement EYFS activities, and help monitor progress while ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practice. Full-time, early years environment, with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Previous nursery or early years experience.
• Good working knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Caring, patient, enthusiastic with teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience supporting children with various learning needs.
• DBS check and Ofsted suitability checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and age-appropriate educational activities.
• Encourage learning through play and support emotional, social, and physical development.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Support children with additional or special educational needs.
• Monitor and observe children's progress and contribute to their developmental records.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and self-confidence in all children.
• Build strong professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork & communication

SEND support

Education

Level 3 Early Years or Childcare

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner in Smethwick, West Midlands. Earn £14.24–£14.74 per hour, with weekly pay and an immediate start in a nurturing EYFS setting.

You will support children from 9 months to 5 years, implement EYFS activities, and help monitor progress while ensuring safeguarding and inclusive practice. Full-time, early years environment, with ongoing training opportunities.