EYFS Nursery & Preschool Practitioner (Full-Time) – Immediate Start

Justteachers Ltd; Shipston-on-Stour; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an EYFS Nursery & Preschool Practitioner to join our friendly team. This full-time, permanent role starts immediately and focuses on delivering high-quality care and education for ages 0–5 in a nurturing setting.

You will plan engaging activities, observe progress, and work closely with parents and staff to support each child’s development and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting.
• Two references covering the past two years, including last employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and stimulating activities aligned with the EYFS Framework.
• Support learning, development and wellbeing through play-based experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.
• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Play-based learning

Child wellbeing

Education

Level 2+ teaching assistant qualification

Job description

About the role:

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience

Join Our Friendly Early Years Team!

We are seeking a passionate, caring, and enthusiastic EYFS Nursery & Preschool Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery setting in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and stimulating activities in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

Pre-requisites:

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (Must be relevant to working with children)
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (That can be referenced)
• A minimum of two references that cover the past two years, including last employer. Ideally references will be education or school-based references