Nursery Practitioners

Step Teachers; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive deals

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Class Actis is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across Wallingford and surrounding areas. You will support children in early years environments, helping them learn through play and development in nurturing settings.

Ideal candidates have nursery/early years experience and a solid EYFS understanding, with a patient, creative, and enthusiastic approach. Safeguarding and continuous development are important, with weekly PAYE pay and access to

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in nursery or early years settings.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with children.
• Creative, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable across different routines, age groups and environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Willingness to undertake relevant early years training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities aligned with EYFS.
• Assist with care, supervision and wellbeing of children aged 0–5.
• Help create safe, inclusive, and developmentally rich environments.
• Encourage social, emotional and physical development.
• Contribute to observations and learning records when required.
• Support children with personal care needs as appropriate.
• Work with early years staff during longer term placements.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Positive relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Observation & records

Safeguarding awareness

Adaptability

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 environments. You will be supporting children in Wallingofrd and the surrounding areas, helping them learn, play, and develop within nurturing and engaging settings.

Duties as Nursery Practitioner:

• Support the planning and delivery of stimulating, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework
• Assist with the care, supervision, and well‑being of children aged 0–5
• Help create safe, inclusive, and developmentally rich environments
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and physical development
• Contribute to observations and maintain learning records when required
• Support children with personal care needs as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with early years staff and contribute to daily routines during longer term placements

Ideal Nursery Practitioner:

• Experience working with young children in nursery or early years settings
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with children
• Creative, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable across different routines, age groups, and environments
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to undertake relevant early years training and continuous development

Class Actis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.