Nursery Worker

North Somerset Council; Long Ashton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

North Somerset Council is recruiting a Nursery Worker for Early Birds Nursery in Long Ashton. The role is full-time and on-site, with a temporary contract, open from 8am–6pm, and tied to an ongoing local authority setting.

You will work under the supervision of experienced managers to provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5, supporting development, parent partnerships and a safe learning environment within a Disability Confident employer framework.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning the curriculum and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework; provide safe, creative, inclusive learning opportunities.
• Act as a Keyworker for a group of children, liaising with parents to meet needs and track progress.
• Observe and document children's learning and development; determine next steps with a holistic approach.
• Ensure activities are carried out safely and in line with statutory requirements; raise concerns to management.
• Support the room to deliver outstanding quality, contribute to quality improvement and learning documentation.
• Promote positive values and British Values, manage behaviour and encourage independent problem solving.

Job description

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.

Contact Information

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

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Nursery Worker

Company: North Somerset Council Salary: £27,274 to £29,071 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Long Ashton Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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