Nursery Practitioner

GSL Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rates

Opportunities across Hartlepool

Job summary

GSL Education Newcastle Branch is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner to work with a nursery setting in Hartlepool. Start immediately to support children's learning through play, daily routines and positive interactions.

You will support play-based activities, encourage communication and independence, and help children participate in age-appropriate tasks while observing development and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an Early Years or childcare setting desirable.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support children with play-based learning activities.
• Encourage communication, social skills and independence.
• Help children participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Build positive relationships with children and support individual needs.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions.
• Observe children's development and share information with staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

EYFS knowledge beneficial

Job description

Job title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: £95-£115 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time

Could you help young children build confidence, communication skills and positive learning habits in an Early Years environment?

GSL Education Newcastle Branch are currently looking for a caring Nursery Practitioner to work with a nursery setting in Hartlepool. This is an opportunity to support children's learning and development through play, daily routines and positive interactions.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Support children with play-based learning activities.
• Encourage communication, social skills and independence.
• Help children participate in age-appropriate activities.
• Build positive relationships with children and support their individual needs.
• Assist with daily routines and transitions.
• Observe children's development and share relevant information with staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment.

Requirements for the Nursery Practitioner role:

• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years or childcare setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) would be beneficial.
• Experience as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role is desirable.
• Patient, caring and attentive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an Early Years team.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to suitable Early Years opportunities across the Hartlepool.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced education team.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the Newcastle.