Early Years Worker - Level 3

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

This post sits within the developing nursery at Tyndale Community School, caring for children aged 2 to 4 alongside the Nursery Lead. The work centres on play-based learning, supporting children's emotional wellbeing, independence and communication, and contributing to observations and planning. Hours also cover breakfast club from 07:45 and after-school club until 17:45, with possible work with under-2s as the provision expands. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting children's learning and development through purposeful play and high-quality interactions
• Helping to create a safe, stimulating and engaging nursery environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Supporting children's emotional wellbeing, independence and communication
• Contributing to observations, assessments and planning linked to children's interests
• Promoting inclusive practice so all children feel valued and supported
• Opening and supervising breakfast club from 07:45
• Supervising after-school club until 17:45
• Working closely with the Nursery Lead and the wider Early Years and school team
• Opportunities to shape routines and practice in the 9 months to 2 years provision as it expands

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What's offered

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development