Level 3 Nursery and Wraparound Practitioner - Newport Infant School and Nursery

Telford and Wrekin Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Level 3 Nursery and Wraparound Care Practitioner for a fixed term contract starting in January 2026 at Newport Infant School and Nursery. The role involves supporting educational activities and providing wraparound care for children. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a commitment to safeguarding. Competitive pay at £13.26 per hour is offered, alongside a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or educational setting.
• Level 3 qualification in childcare or equivalent.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of educational activities in the nursery.
• Provide wraparound care for children.
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents.

Job description

34 hours per week - Term time only (work pattern for post below) Scale 3, Point 5 - £13.26 per hour Fixed term from January 2026 until August 2026, to be reviewed September 2026.

Newport Infant School and Nursery is a highly successful school where pupils are happy, safe and enjoy learning.The positive, nurturing ethos of the school creates an environment which promotes inclusion and offers every child the chance to become a successful learner. In return we can offer a commitment to professional development, a positive and supportive working environment with a friendly, hardworking team of staff, governors and parents and enthusiastic, friendly pupils who love to learn.

We currently have a vacancy for a Level 3 Nursery and Wraparound Care Practitioner.

34 hours per week from January 2026 on a fixed term contract. Working pattern is:

• Monday - 8.45am - 3.30pm
• Tuesday - 8.45am - 3.30pm
• Wednesday - 8.45am - 5.00pm
• Thursday - 11.30am - 5.00pm
• Friday - 8.45am - 3.00pm

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Business Manager - Mrs Malone on 01952 386610 or [e-mail]. Please complete the application form and email it to [e-mail]. CV's will not be accepted.

Closingdateforapplicants:9am on Friday 14 November 2025

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 14 November 2025 and candidates will be informed bytelephone and email if they have been successful at this stage.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20 November 2025

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the information or data which you will supply on the Application Form will be processed and held on computer and will also be processed and held on your personal records if you are appointed, in line with the above legislation.The data may be processed by Newport Infant School and Nursery for the purposes of equality monitoring, compiling statistics, and for the keeping of other employment records.All data will be stored, processed and deleted in line with our Data Protection policies.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).As this role is in regulated activity it also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006.

By signing and returning this Application Form you have been deemed to be giving your explicit consent to the processing of data contained or referred to on it, including any information which may be considered to be sensitive personal data. In line with the current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (KCSIE), please be aware that we will be conducting an online search on yourself as part of our due diligence checks within our recruitment process. Newport Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

A full copy of our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be found at: https://www.newportinfants.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NISAN-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-26.pdf