Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Part-time)

Lightwater Village School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lightwater Village School is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their supportive nursery team. This part-time role involves working with young children, particularly supporting those with additional needs. The position offers opportunities for career progression within a community-focused organization dedicated to transforming education.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work-life balance policies

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration work model

Qualifications

• Passion and skills to work with nursery children.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting specific child's learning needs.
• Collaborate with nursery practitioners under guidance.
• Develop positive relationships with nursery children.

Skills

Positive relationships

Calm handling of behaviour

Team player

Confident communication

Flexibility

Experience with additional needs

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (Part-time)

Are you looking for a term-time role in a supportive environment?

Do you have the passion and skills to work with nursery children, helping them to develop their full potential?

Your opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioner for our nursery class to support the Room Lead and the Early Years Lead, especially in supporting a child with additional needs. You will assist in supporting a specific child's learning needs and collaborate with other nursery practitioners under the guidance of the nursery room lead and the Early Years lead. Experience working with children with additional learning needs is advantageous.

What we are looking for

• Ability to develop positive relationships with young children
• Calm and objective approach to challenging behaviour
• Enthusiastic and committed team player
• Confident and clear communicator with parents
• Flexible regarding classroom duties
• Experience working with children with additional learning needs

About

Our school is part of a newly established cluster of primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Our cluster includes Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Cordwalles Junior School, Pine Ridge Infant School, Lorraine Infant School, among others.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across the cluster, share expertise, and ensure all children receive excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides career progression and professional development opportunities.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As part of GLF Schools, you'll join a community dedicated to transforming education, with opportunities for career growth within our 43 academies and central team. We are a growing trust with over 2,000 staff and 17,000 pupils, founded on values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness. We operate across 7 Local Authority areas in the south of England, maintaining each school's unique identity and committed to providing the best education for all children and young people.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work-life and family-friendly policies
• Staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2025

Pay Scale: Associate 3.1

Hours: 2 or 2.5 days a week, 8.30am - 3.15pm on Thursday and Friday, or including Wednesday 12pm - 3.15pm (Term time - 39 weeks)

Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

We may withdraw this vacancy before the closing date if there is a high response. Early application is encouraged. Visits to the school are welcome; contact the school office to arrange.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

We welcome discussions on flexible working and celebrate diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.