Early Years Practitioner: Playful Learning & Growth (2-4)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Job summary

Tyndale Community School is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join the developing nursery team. You will support children aged 2 to 4 through play-based learning, helping develop emotional wellbeing, independence and communication as part of a collaborative school environment.

You will work alongside the Nursery Lead, cover breakfast club from 07:45 and after‑school club until 17:45, with opportunities to contribute to observations and planning.

Qualifications

• DBS check enhanced is required
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through purposeful play and high‑quality interactions
• Help create a safe, stimulating and engaging nursery environment
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, independence and communication
• Contribute to observations, assessments and planning linked to children's interests
• Promote inclusive practice so all children feel valued and supported
• Open and supervise breakfast club from 07:45
• Supervise after‑school club until 17:45
• Work closely with the Nursery Lead and wider Early Years and school team
• Shape routines and practice in the 9 months to 2 years provision as it expands

Skills

Play‑based learning

Emotional wellbeing support

Inclusive practice

Observations & planning

Job description

Tyndale Community School is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join the developing nursery team. You will support children aged 2 to 4 through play-based learning, helping develop emotional wellbeing, independence and communication as part of a collaborative school environment.

You will work alongside the Nursery Lead, cover breakfast club from 07:45 and after‑school club until 17:45, with opportunities to contribute to observations and planning.