Nursery Practitioner

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest Pension Scheme

Employee Reward Scheme

31 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gyms

Free parking

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is seeking a Nursery Practitioner at Little Beeches Nursery in Crewkerne. The role supports young children's early learning in a caring, team-based environment. Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications are accepted, with Level 3 preferred.

The role is 40 hours per week, all year round, permanent, with salary around £27,656.32–£28,740.89 per annum. Benefits include a pension, generous leave and staff wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in early years preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, development and wellbeing of children in line with EYFS.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities.
• Monitor and record children's progress and achievements.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of all children at all times.

Skills

Level 2 EY qualification

Level 3 EY qualification

Education

Early Years Level 2

Early Years Level 3

Job description

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location_on Location Little Beeches Nursery, Crewkerne.

work_outline Basis Full Time - All Year Round

Job profile for Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner

location_on Little Beeches Nursery, Crewkerne. 13/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Actual Salary £27,656.32 (L2) - £28,740.89 (L3) per annum Contractual hours 40 Basis Full Time - All Year Round Package The chance to make a positive difference in children's early learning experiences.Membership of a dedicated and enthusiastic team.A generous employers pension contribution rate. Job category/type Classroom based support staff Date posted 21/08/2026 Job reference REQ000532

Job overview

Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) at Little Beeches Nursery, Crewkerne

40 hours per week | All Year Round | Permanent | £27,656.32 (L2) - £28,740.89 (L3) per annum

Little Beeches Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates holding either a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, although a Level 3 qualification is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, develop and thrive through high-quality early years provision.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities that support children's development.
• Monitor and record children's progress and achievements.
• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all children at all times.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare.
• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to providing outstanding care and learning experiences.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

What We Offer

• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Nest Pension Scheme
• 31 days of annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) for all year round staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The opportunity to work in a caring and child-centred nursery environment.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026, at 11:59pm

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).