Flexible Nursery Practitioner | Early Years Specialist

SMART Education Recruitment; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE or Umbrella payment

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support early years development across Walsall. You will promote learning through play, implement EYFS practices, and work with a supportive team to nurture each child’s growth.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time, shifts), and options for PAYE or Umbrella payment, with placements across multiple settings. Enhancing safeguarding, you will contribute to positive child outcomes.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to create age-appropriate learning opportunities.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Promote children's independence, curiosity, and social skills.
• Create opportunities for exploration, investigation, and learning through play.
• Observe children and contribute to monitoring their developmental progress.
• Foster strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating early years environment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Early Years team.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare.

Skills

Caring and nurturing

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

EYFS Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

DBS Update Service

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support early years development across Walsall. You will promote learning through play, implement EYFS practices, and work with a supportive team to nurture each child’s growth.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time, part-time, shifts), and options for PAYE or Umbrella payment, with placements across multiple settings. Enhancing safeguarding, you will contribute to positive child outcomes.