EYFS Nursery Practitioner & Keyworker – Bilston

Flourish Education; Wyre Forest; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training (KCSIE)

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education in Bilston is recruiting an Early Years Nursery Practitioner for a 3-5 year old class, on a long-term basis from November 2026 to Easter 2027. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for a school year, requiring a Level 2/3 EYFS qualification and extensive keyworker experience.

You will support learning under the EYFS framework, act as a keyworker, plan and deliver engaging activities, and collaborate with teachers and other staff to promote a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.
• Extensive experience as a keyworker in a group.
• Previous UK school or nursery setting experience.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding training.
• Understanding of KS1/KS2 progression transition.
• Experience with collaboration with teachers and TAs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Positive, proactive approach to learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 3-5 in a nursery class.
• Working as a keyworker for a group, building relationships with children and families.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
• Supporting communication, language, social skills and independence through play-based learning.
• Collaborating with teachers, TAs and wider Early Years staff to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observing, assessing and recording progress, contributing to next steps for Reception.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Keyworker experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Flourish Education in Bilston is recruiting an Early Years Nursery Practitioner for a 3-5 year old class, on a long-term basis from November 2026 to Easter 2027. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for a school year, requiring a Level 2/3 EYFS qualification and extensive keyworker experience.

You will support learning under the EYFS framework, act as a keyworker, plan and deliver engaging activities, and collaborate with teachers and other staff to promote a safe, inclusive