Nursery Practitioner

Flourish Education; Wolverhampton; In loco; GBP 16.000 - 20.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

£88.92–£106.93 per day

Holiday Pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension Contributions

Training: Safeguarding & Prevent

Refer a Friend bonus

Ongoing registration support

Descrizione del lavoro

Flourish Education is recruiting a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a GOOD-rated nursery in Wolverhampton. The role runs Monday to Friday, 37 hours weekly from November 2026 to Easter 2027, for ages 3–5, with strong EYFS focus and KS progression awareness.

You will work as a keyworker in a 3–5-year-old class, supporting development, communication and readiness for Reception, while collaborating with teachers and TAs in a supportive team environment.

Competenze

• Required Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.
• Extensive experience as a child keyworker.
• Previous UK school experience essential.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Safeguarding knowledge and promoting children's welfare.

Mansioni

• Support children aged 3–5 within a nursery class, encouraging learning and wellbeing.
• Act as a keyworker for a group of children, building positive relationships.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned to EYFS.

Conoscenze

Nursery experience

Keyworker experience

UK school experience

EYFS knowledge

Formazione

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Nursery Practitioner – Wolverhampton

Are you a Nursery Practitioner looking for a long-term opportunity at an Ofsted-rated GOOD nursery school in Wolverhampton? Flourish Education are recruiting a qualified Early Years professional with a Level 2 or Level 3 Early years qualification and extensive experience as a child keyworker to work within one of the nursery's 3–5-year-old classes. This Monday-to-Friday role offers 37 hours per week from November 2026 until Easter 2027, providing an excellent opportunity to support children's early development in a rewarding setting. Previous UK school experience is essential for this position.

Job Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 3–5 within a nursery class, encouraging their learning, development and wellbeing.


• Acting as a keyworker for a group of children, building positive relationships and supporting their individual needs.


• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.


• Promoting children's communication, language, social skills, independence and school readiness through play-based learning.


• Working collaboratively with the Class Teacher, teaching assistants (TA) and wider Early Years team to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.


• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress, helping prepare them for the transition into Reception and future learning.

Required Skills and Experience

To be considered for this Nursery Practitioner role, you will need:

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.


• Extensive experience as a child keyworker, with responsibility for a group of children.


• Previous UK school experience, which is essential for this role.


• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, early childhood development and play-based learning.


• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and promoting children's welfare.


• An understanding of the National Curriculum transition into Reception, with awareness of progression into Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).


• Experience working alongside a Class Teacher and teaching assistants (TA) to support children's learning and development.


• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.


• A commitment to inclusive early education, children's individual needs and a positive work life balance.

Benefits of Working with Flourish Education

Working as a Nursery Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £88.92 – £106.93 per day, which equates to £17,339.40 – £20,851.36 per annum based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.


• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.


• Pension Contributions.


• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.


• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.


• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

Location – Wolverhampton

This position is based in Wolverhampton, offering convenient access for candidates commuting from Bilston, Wednesfield, Willenhall, Coseley, Tettenhall and Dudley. With local road connections and public transport links across Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands, this opportunity is suitable for Early Years professionals looking for their next role within a nursery school setting.

Are you ready for your next opportunity in Early Years education? If you're a qualified Nursery Practitioner with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and extensive child keyworker experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.