Nursery Practitioner

eTeach UK Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Pension scheme

Job summary

The Oak Partnership Trust is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for Little Herons Nursery, West Monkton. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years and a passion for high-quality early years education.

You will provide a safe, stimulating environment for children as young as 2, and work closely with parents and colleagues. This permanent part-time position is 30 hours per week all year round, with a salary of £21,094.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years
• Knowledge of OFSTED Standards and Inspections
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate drive towards absolute excellence

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare in a safe and caring environment for children as young as 2.
• Monitor key children's development.
• Ensure effective communication with parents, other professionals and outside agencies.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting.
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness.

Skills

Childcare delivery

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Communication with parents

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years

OFSTED Standards & Inspections

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Little Herons

About us

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual with an NVQ level 2 in Early Years, to work at Little Herons Nursery based at West Monkton Primary School. The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.

What we are looking for:

Ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment, for children as young as 2 years of ageMonitor key children's developmentEnsure effective communication with parents, other professionals and outside agenciesBe flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the settingSupport the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness

Key Requirements:

Qualified NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early YearsKnowledge of OFSTED Standards and Inspections

Excellent knowledge of EYFS

Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children

Demonstrate drive towards absolute excellence

We can offer you:

A friendly supportive team

An environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional developmentCommitment to staff wellbeingGenerous pension schemeSalary: Grade 14, point 4Actual Gross Salary: £21,094Hours: 30.00 per week, all year round. Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 15 November 2026Interviews: W/C 16 November 2026

Please note:

Safeguarding statement:The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information. Note:We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.