Nursery Practitioner

Great Starts Recruitment LTD; Rainham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme

Free tea and coffee

Free confidential wellbeing service

Company events and rewards

Discounted childcare for staff

Training and career development فرص

Job summary

Great Starts Recruitment LTD in Rainham is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 2-5 years in a busy EYFS setting.

You will help create a safe, engaging learning environment and contribute to daily routines, observations and planning under EYFS guidelines. Term-time only, with a pro rata salary of £27,000–£28,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Early Years qualification or above.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Caring, reliable and proactive approach with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with children aged 2-5 years is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate experiences in line with the EYFS and children's individual interests and needs.
• Act as a key person where required, supporting observations, assessments and children's next steps.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies at all times.
• Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.

Job description

Job Description

NURSERY PRACTITIONER Rainham Salary: £27,000-£28,500 per annum pro rata Age group: 2-5 years Qualification: Level 2 Early Years qualification or above Start date: 7 September 2026 Working pattern: Term time only

The role Great Starts Recruitment is working with an Early Years setting in Rainham to recruit a warm, enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to work with children aged 2-5 years. You will play a hands-on role in creating meaningful learning experiences and helping every child feel safe, confident and supported.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate experiences in line with the EYFS and children's individual interests and needs.
• Act as a key person where required, supporting observations, assessments and children's next steps.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies at all times.
• Build warm, professional relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.

What we're looking for

• A full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 2 or above.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
• A caring, reliable and proactive approach, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with children aged 2-5 years is desirable.

Benefits

• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Free confidential wellbeing service
• Company events and rewards
• Discounted childcare for staff
• Training and career development opportunities