Nursery Practitioners

Step Teachers; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join flexible short-term and long-term opportunities in Attleborough and surrounding areas. You will support young children aged 0–5 within various early years settings, promoting safety, curiosity and learning through play.

Ideal candidates have nursery or early years experience, a good understanding of EYFS, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a nurturing approach. Safeguarding commitments and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
• Assist with care, supervision, and well-being of children aged 0–5.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and early learning development.
• Contribute to observations and learning records when required.
• Support children with personal care routines where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with early years practitioners and nursery staff.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote children's welfare at all times.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Nursery Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different early years settings. You will be supporting young children in Attleborough and the surrounding areas, helping to create safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children can learn, play, and develop confidently.

Duties as Nursery Practitioner:

• Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Assist with the care, supervision, and well-being of children aged 0–5
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and early learning development
• Contribute to observations and learning records when required
• Support children with personal care routines where appropriate
• Work collaboratively with early years practitioners and nursery staff
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote children’s welfare at all times

Ideal Nursery Practitioner:

• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and early child development
• Caring, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Adaptable across different settings and routines
• Professional, reliable, and enthusiastic
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Benefits for Teachers and Support Staff in Norfolk

• A competitive salary – depending on experience
• PAYE weekly pay – no umbrella or self-employed setups
• Exclusive perks – retail discounts, travel offers, gym memberships
• Well-being support – access to emotional and physical wellness services via our pay portal