Nursery Practitioner

Supply Desk; Holmer Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Supply Desk is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery in Holmer Green. You will provide high-quality care, support children's learning, and contribute to their wellbeing through nurturing activities.

The role requires a warm, patient, and proactive approach, a good understanding of EYFS, and a current DBS or willingness to obtain one. A full-time position with opportunities for development and a Refer a Friend scheme is offered.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A warm, nurturing approach with children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities to support development.
• Support development across communication, physical, personal, social, emotional, literacy and numeracy areas.
• Encourage confidence, independence, social skills and positive relationships.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel valued and secure.
• Observe and assess development and contribute to learning journeys.
• Support activities in line with EYFS framework.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and interests.
• Promote positive behaviour with calm, consistent approaches.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Holmer Green

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

About the Role

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive nursery, where you'll play an important role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through engaging, nurturing, and age-appropriate activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and individual needs are met at all times.
• Plan and support engaging, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Support children's development across key areas including communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, and numeracy.
• Encourage children to develop their confidence, independence, social skills, and positive relationships with others.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported.
• Observe and assess children's development, maintaining accurate records and contributing to their individual learning journeys.
• Support the delivery of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
• Promote positive behaviour using calm, consistent, and age-appropriate strategies.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and use your own initiative.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.