Nursery Practitioner

Flourish Education; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Holiday Pay - PAYE 12.07%

Pension Contributions

Safeguarding and training provided

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Ongoing support throughout placement

Job summary

Flourish Education in Chipping Campden is seeking a caring Nursery Assistant to join their pre-school team on a full-time basis after the October half-term.

You will support children's development through play and structured activities, work with the Early Years team, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment while safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to create positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Confidence supporting children's development through play-based learning and structured activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• A proactive and professional approach to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the school's pre-school setting throughout the school day.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encouraging children's communication, language, physical development, and social skills.
• Supporting learning through play, exploration, and creative activities.
• Helping children to develop their confidence, independence, and early learning skills.
• Supporting daily routines, including snack times, toileting, and transitions between activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children to develop positive relationships with their peers.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment that supports children's learning and development.
• Observing children's progress and sharing relevant information with the class teacher and wider Early Years team.
• Following safeguarding procedures and ensuring children's health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Early years experience

EYFS knowledge

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS training

Job description

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for a full-time role within a welcoming Primary School?

A welcoming Primary School in Chipping Campden is seeking a caring and committed Nursery Assistant to join their pre-school team after the October half-term break. This is a full-time role on a rolling contract, supporting children within the school's pre-school provision and helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can learn, play, and develop.

This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years practitioner who holds a relevant Early Years qualification and is passionate about supporting children's development during the early stages of their education. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and be confident supporting children's learning through play, structured activities, and everyday routines.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will be expected to take a proactive approach to supporting the children, helping them to develop their communication, social skills, confidence, and independence. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider Early Years team to deliver engaging activities, support children's individual needs, and ensure the pre-school remains a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children within the school's pre-school setting throughout the school day.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encouraging children's communication, language, physical development, and social skills.
• Supporting learning through play, exploration, and creative activities.
• Helping children to develop their confidence, independence, and early learning skills.
• Supporting daily routines, including snack times, toileting, and transitions between activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children to develop positive relationships with their peers.
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment that supports children's learning and development.
• Observing children's progress and sharing relevant information with the class teacher and wider Early Years team.
• Following safeguarding procedures and ensuring children's health, safety, and wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• A relevant Early Years qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• A patient, caring, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to create positive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Confidence supporting children's development through play-based learning and structured activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while using your own initiative.
• A proactive and professional approach to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay rates, based on previous experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay - PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Nursery Assistant position is based in Chipping Campden and may be commutable from surrounding areas such as Evesham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway, Stratford-upon-Avon, and surrounding Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.