Flexible Nursery Practitioner - EYFS Advocate & Mentor

SMART Education Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

PAYE or Umbrella payments

Job summary

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support young children across Walsall settings, offering flexible hours and varied Early Years exposure. You will join a warm team and help children learn through play and exploration, following EYFS practices.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2/3 EY qualification, with safeguarding knowledge and strong communication skills. DBS and references are preferred.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good understanding of EYFS.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to create age-appropriate learning opportunities.
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Paediatric First Aid is desirable.
• Enhanced Child DBS on Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide references covering the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Promote independence, curiosity, and social skills.
• Create opportunities for exploration, investigation, and learning through play.
• Observe children and monitor 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.

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support young children across Walsall settings, offering flexible hours and varied Early Years exposure. You will join a warm team and help children learn through play and exploration, following EYFS practices.

Ideal candidates hold Level 2/3 EY qualification, with safeguarding knowledge and strong communication skills. DBS and references are preferred.