Nursery Assistant Practitioner

Blenheim Schools; Essex; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakfields Preparatory School is seeking an experienced Nursery Assistant Practitioner to join the Early Years team, supporting the planning and delivery of engaging activities for children aged 2-5 in line with the EYFS framework.

You will build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues, uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to a nurturing environment that helps every child thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification required.
• Experience with EYFS and children aged 2-5 essential.
• First Aid qualification desirable; must be completed if appointed.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a professional Early Years team (ages 2-5).
• Support the Nursery Supervisor and colleagues daily.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare procedures at all times.
• Participate in training and planning.
• Prepare and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Support outdoor play and independent learning.

Skills

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

KCSIE compliance

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

EYFS experience (2-5)

Job description

Lead the Past. Influence the Future

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Practitioner
Location: Oakfields Prep, Harwood Hall Lane, RM14 2YG
Salary: Upto £21,500 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent Term Time

About the School - Oakfields Preparatory School

Oakfields Preparatory School is an independent day school located in Upminster, where tradition meets dynamism, creating an extraordinary pathway of opportunities for pupils aged 3 to 11.

At Oakfields, we prioritise small class sizes and provide a nurturing and stimulating environment. We are dedicated to delivering a bespoke and enriched curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond academics; we prioritise the holistic development of each pupil, fostering their caring nature and building confidence.

We offer an energetic and diverse range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment programmes aimed at increasing learning opportunities for all pupils, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Assistant Practitioner to join our fantastic team.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every pupil. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character and aspirations by providing a personalised ambitious education that helps every child to thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared believe in the power of education to transform lives and by a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for pupils and families.

Role Purpose

Role Purpose The Nursery Assistant Practitioner plays a key role in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive. Working as part of the Early Years team, the postholder will support the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences that promote each child's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The Nursery Assistant Practitioner will build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and wellbeing are maintained at all times. Through effective teamwork, observation, and support, the postholder will contribute to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that enables every child to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification (essential)


• EYFS experience with children aged 2-5 (essential)


• Strong commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and KCSIE compliance Desirable Skills & Qualifications


• First Aid qualification (advantageous; must be completed if appointed)


• SEND experience/training (advantageous) Key Responsibilities


• Work as part of a professional Early Years team (ages 2-5)


• Support the Nursery Supervisor and colleagues daily


• Uphold safeguarding and welfare procedures at all times


• Participate in training and planning


• Prepare and lead age-appropriate activities


• Support outdoor play and independent learning