Nursery Worker

North Somerset Council; Long Ashton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner for Early Birds Nursery at Long Ashton. The role runs 8am–6pm in an all-year-round, authority-maintained setting with support from experienced leadership and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include supporting care and education for 0-5 year olds, partnering with parents, and ensuring observations drive progress. The position requires safeguarding awareness and commitment to high-quality practice within a

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• Ability to observe and record children’s learning and development; produce reports (IPP).
• Understanding of North Somerset’s Early Help process and safeguarding requirements.
• Awareness of EYFS, SEND, Prevent Duty and safeguarding guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning the curriculum and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Take a lead on an area of learning and development across the Nursery.
• Act as a Keyworker for a group of children and liaise with parents/caregivers.
• Conduct observations of children's learning and development and plan next steps.
• Ensure activities are safe, compliant with policies, and support outstanding provision.
• Lead on maintaining high-quality provision and document children’s learning experiences.
• Promote positive values and inclusive practice within the nursery team.

Skills

Experience with children

Observation & recording

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Independent working

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above

Job description

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Job details

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Package Fixed term 18-month contract - 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after 5 years' service - Fixed Worker

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

Do you want a job that makes a difference to young children and families?

If you do, this is a unique career opportunity not to be missed!

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated nursery practitioner to join our team at Early Birds Nursery at Long Ashton. We are an all year round, local authority-maintained setting, that is open from 8am – 6pm.

Within this role, you will be supported by an experienced Room Lead, Deputy and Nursery Manager as well as having many professional development opportunities to develop new skills and be immersed in evidence-informed practice.

In this role, you will:

• Actively contribute and support high quality care and education to children aged 0-5 years attending the nursery, ensuring developmental needs are met.
• Working positively in partnership with parents/carers whilst creating a safe and nurturing environment as part of the nursery team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist with the planning of our curriculum and delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework; providing safe, creative, and inclusive opportunities for children to learn and progress; organising equipment, setting up and facilitating provocations/ activities.
• To take a lead on an area of the Nursery provision. For example: an area of learning and development across the Nursery – supporting provision, experiences, and knowledge.
• To act as a Keyworker to a group of children, under the guidance of the Room Lead, liaising closely with parents/carers to ensure needs are met and progress is made.
• To be responsible for ensuring observations of children’s learning and development takes place and that the team are determining the most appropriate next steps (ensuring holistic practice is always considered).
• To ensure activities are carried out safely and responsibly in accordance with statutory requirements, informing management of concerns.
• To follow all policies and procedures and to be mindful of risk assessments throughout day-to-day duties.
• To take a lead on ensuring the provision in the room is of an outstanding quality, supporting and contributing to the settings quality improvement and documentation of children’s learning experiences.
• To promote positive values, attitudes, including British Values and child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflicts and encouraging children to independently find solutions/become problem solvers.
• The work requires kneeling, bending and crouching for periods of time, lifting/holding children during planned activities, preparing snacks, cleaning and changing nappies/toileting duties.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to young children and families, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children aged 0-5 and their families.
• An ability to observe and record children’s learning and development; when required produce reports relating to this, i.e. IPP’s (Individual Progress Plan).
• Understanding of North Somerset’s Early Help process and how early intervention can support child development. (Common Assessment Framework)
• Understanding of child protection/safeguarding and how this can impact on all aspects of child development, including completion of Safeguarding course.
• Has an understanding and awareness of relevant legislation and guidance including, but not exclusively, EYFS, Statutory guidance, SEND, Prevent Duty, relevant safeguarding documents.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic, motivated team.
• Ability to demonstrate and promote outstanding practice in line with the nursery’s ethos.
• To be a caring, friendly, approachable, inclusive professional with a strong enthusiasm towards working holistically with children.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Dymmock-Morgan, Nursery Manager, at [e-mail] or 01275 888580

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date:

Friday 30 October 2026

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received