Nursery Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Bexley, London. This full-time role involves supporting pupils in KS1 or KS2 classrooms and assisting with classroom management. Ideal candidates will have experience with primary-age children and a DBS certificate or the willingness to apply. The position offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity for long-term roles in welcoming schools, along with ongoing training and paths to permanent employment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Pathways to permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience in mainstream or SEN settings.
• Strong communication skills and a nurturing attitude.
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in KS1 or KS2 classrooms.
• Help teachers deliver engaging activities.
• Assist with classroom management and prep duties.
• Promote inclusion and support pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Experience working with primary-age children

Strong communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

DBS certificate or willingness to apply

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Bexley, London

Start Date: Immediate

Job Type: Full Time, Long term, Term-to-Perm

Salary: £90 - £120 per day (Pay-to-Scale)

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin your career in education? Do you have experience working with children or in a school environment? This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, offering hands‑on classroom experience and the chance to make a real impact on students’ learning and wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in KS1 or KS2 classrooms—either within small groups or on 1:1 SEN support
• Helping teachers deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities
• Assisting with classroom management and prep duties
• Helping students achieve their learning and personal development goals
• Promoting inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with primary‑age children in either mainstream or SEN settings
• DBS certificate or willing to apply one through Teaching Personnel
• Strong communication, patience, and adaptability
• A proactive, nurturing, and team‑oriented mindset

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Long‑term opportunities in welcoming schools
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Pathways to permanent employment

Apply Now!

If you’re ready to make a difference supporting pupils in Primary Schools, we want to hear from you!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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