Nursery Practitioner - term time only

Woodmansterne Primary School; Banstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in England is seeking a dedicated early years practitioner for their nursery class. This role involves supporting children aged 2-4 in a well-resourced environment, working alongside a friendly team committed to staff development and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 in early years education or equivalent, and prior experience with nursery-aged children is essential. The position is term-time only, offering competitive pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free refreshments

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Ongoing training and development

2-week October half term

Qualifications

• Experience of working or volunteering with children aged 2-4 is essential.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification is required.
• Reliability and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the nursery class with their learning.
• Engage with children during activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Work with children with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.

Skills

Experience with nursery-aged children

Reliability

Team worker

Education

NVQ level 3 in early years and education or equivalent

Job description

Here’s a great opportunity to work with a friendly team in our nursery class which caters for ages 3+. The nursery is part of our Early Years Unit at school, so shares the dedicated EYFS outdoor space with Reception and the curriculum is planned jointly. The nursery is well resourced with lots of inside and outside space. As well as the nursery class teachers, there are 3 other nursery practitioners and additional staff at lunchtime. This role may include working 1 : 1 with children with additional needs

This is a term time only role working 36.8 weeks, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Pay – £17,830 actual (£24,330 FTE) for 32.5 hours per week.

Start date - ASAP

We are an outdoorsy school set in 5.5 acres, with our own smallholding, including farm animals and an allotment.

We have an excellent track record with staff development; many of our teaching assistants have gone on to train as teachers or have undertaken further specialist training for their role. As part of the Bourne Education Trust, there are further potential career opportunities too.

What we offer

• A friendly team
• Wonderful pupils
• A 2-week October half term
• Free refreshments
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
• Ongoing training and development

We are looking for: Essential

• Experience of working with or volunteering with children of nursery age (age 2-4)
• NVQ level 3 in early years and education or equivalent e.g. NNEB
• Reliability
• Team worker who can also use initiative

Safeguarding Statement

Woodmansterne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.