Nursery Practitioner

Department for Education; Knotting Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK public organization seeks a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for their Early Years team. The role involves providing high-quality care for children, planning engaging learning experiences, and maintaining positive relationships with families. Candidates should have a passion for early education, possess relevant qualifications, and be proactive in supporting children's development. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young children within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for early years education and child development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children in a nurturing environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children's development.

Skills

Proactive

Flexible

Effective communication with parents

Education

Early childhood education qualification

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, nurturing and motivated Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant Early Years team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young children's development and contributing to a caring, inclusive and stimulating nursery environment. In this role, you will help provide high-quality physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children, ensuring they feel safe, supported and encouraged to explore and learn every day.

As a key member of our Early Years setting, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning experiences that reflect the needs, interests and developmental stages of the children. You will support both individual and group activities, contributing to the creation of a rich learning environment indoors and outdoors. Using your professional knowledge and your understanding of diverse learning styles, you will help ensure every child can thrive and make progress.

A central part of this role involves building warm, positive and sensitive relationships with children and their families. You will act as a role model, promoting independence, good hygiene, cooperation and positive behaviour, while upholding the values and expectations of our nursery. You will communicate effectively with parents and carers, offering constructive feedback on children's achievements and development, and working together to meet each child's needs.

We are seeking someone who is proactive, flexible and committed to their own professional growth. The successful candidate will uphold all safeguarding, health and safety and equality requirements, ensuring that our nursery remains a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children. You will also play an important part in maintaining high standards across the provision, including preparing learning materials, organising resources and assisting with day-to-day nursery routines.

If you have a genuine passion for early years education, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want to make a real difference in the lives of young children, we would be delighted to receive your application.