Nursery Practitioner

Huish; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 19,286,000 - 20,361,000; Part time

Job summary

Huish Nurseries @ North Curry Primary School in Taunton is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 6 months to 4 years. The role requires a Level 2/3 EYFS qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a caring, patient approach within a 20-hour week schedule.

The post involves planning activities, observing progress, promoting positive behaviour, and safeguarding. Hours include Monday 8am–6pm and Wed/Thu 1pm–6pm, with work year-round.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (or equivalent).
• GCSEs in Maths and English are essential.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding principles.
• Paediatric first aid and safeguarding certificates are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for children and families.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities supporting development milestones.
• Observe and record children's progress to support their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating setting with safeguarding adherence.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers about progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Caring and patient

Team collaboration

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 2 or 3 EYFS/Childcare qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

# Nursery PractitionerEmployer: North Curry CofE Primary SchoolLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 13 point 7 - Grade 13 point 11Posted: 16th September 2026Expires: 1st October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574380* Share :* Print**Nursery Practitioner at North Curry Primary School.**Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a positive impact on young children's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you!**About Us:**Huish Nurseries @ North Curry Primary School is a well-established, friendly nursery dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months - 4 years old, open 50 weeks of the year from 8:00am- 6:00pm Monday to Friday.We believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.We are looking for candidates who are able to:* Provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children and families.* Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's developmental milestones.* Observe, assess, and record children's progress to ensure they are reaching their full potential.* Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.* Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating setting, adhering to health and safety policies.* Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures of the nursery* Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with a team to ensure high standards of care and education.* Communicate effectively with parents/carers, keeping them informed about their child's progress.**Requirements:*** Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (or equivalent).* GCSEs in Maths and English are essential.* Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable.* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.* Strong communication skills and a caring, patient approach.* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.* Paediatric first aid, a current safeguarding certificate and a food hygiene certificate are desirable.**Hours:** 20 hours per week, all year-round. Hours - Monday 8am until 6pm and Wednesday/Thursday 1pm until 6pm**Salary:****For Level 2 qualified:** start at £26,403 FTE , moving to £26,824 FTE ( £13.47 per hour SCP 8) following a successful probation.**For Level 3 qualified:** start at £27,254 FTE, moving to £27,694 FTE (£13.91 per hour SCP10) following successful probation.**For Level 6 qualified:** start at £27,694 FTE, moving to £28,142 (£14.13 SCP 11) following successful probation.**Contract term**: Permanent/Part-time**Start date:** ASAP*The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.**The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.**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.*