Nursery Practitioner

Hoe Bridge School; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoe Bridge School seeks a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join the Greenfield Little School nursery team. Working with children from six months, you will report to the Nursery Manager and contribute to a warm, nurturing environment.

You will hold an Early Years qualification at Level 2 or 3 and have experience with under-5s. The role is full or part-time, with a competitive FTE salary and DBS requirement.

Qualifications

• Holder of an Early Years or Child Care qualification equivalent to Level 2 or 3.
• Experience of working with children from six months to four years.
• Friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident with parents, staff and pupils.
• Experience within a school or nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Cares for and encourages children aged 6 months to 4+ years.
• Works with the Nursery Manager and team to provide quality care and learning.
• Interacts positively with parents, staff and pupils to support development.

Skills

Early Years Level 2/3 qualification

Experience with under-5s

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

• Required for December 2026
• Full or Part Time

Hoe Bridge School seeking to appoint a Level 2 or 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner. As part of the Nursery Team at the Greenfield Little School, you will be working with children from six months and will be responsible to the Nursery Manager. You will be well-qualified and energetic with vision, purpose, warmth and humour, someone who works positively with colleagues and derives satisfaction from caring for and encouraging all children. You will hold an appropriate Early Years or Child Care qualification equivalent to Level 2 or 3 and have experience of working with children from six months to four years. You will be friendly, adaptable, flexible, well organised and confident dealing with parents, staff and pupils.

Greenfield Little School is a well-established, nurturing early years setting providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 4+ years. Operating year-round, Little School supports each child’s development and prepares them for a smooth transition into Reception in the September prior to their fifth birthday. As an integral part of Hoe Bridge School, it reflects the same ethos, combining a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong focus on purposeful learning and development.

Applicants are expected to have previous experience within a school or nursery setting. An appropriate Early Years or Childcare qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) is essential.

• Salary: FTE salary range will be between £27,477 and £31,801.
• Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Friday 20 November 2026.
• Any person offered a position will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Hoe Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.