Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Team Educate Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in the UK is looking for a passionate and dedicated qualified Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for young children. You will assist with daily care, engage children in learning activities, and support lead staff. Ideal candidates should have experience in childcare, strong communication skills, and a background in early childhood education. A commitment to safeguarding children is paramount, and a fully enhanced DBS is required.

Benefits

Free training courses on safeguarding

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred.
• A fully enhanced DBS is required.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily care and supervision of children in the nursery setting.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Support the lead nursery staff in implementing educational programmes.
• Observe and record children's progress and behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong leadership skills

Patience and understanding

Education

Background in early childhood education

Job description

Are you interested in educating young minds? Are you someone that works well as part of a team but can also work independently? This could be the role for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and a strong understanding of early childhood education principles. This role is essential in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, supporting their development and learning through play and structured activities.

Duties

• Assist in the daily care and supervision of children in the nursery setting.
• Engage children in age‑appropriate activities that promote learning and development.
• Support the lead nursery staff in implementing educational programmes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment for children to explore and learn.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative approach to childcare.
• Observe and record children's progress and behaviour, providing feedback to senior staff as necessary.
• Help manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times, and play sessions.
• Foster positive relationships with children to encourage their social skills and emotional well‑being.

Experience

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting is preferred.
• A background in early childhood education or relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership skills to help guide younger assistants or volunteers when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills in English to interact effectively with children and parents.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanour in a busy environment.
• A genuine love for working with young children, demonstrating patience and understanding.

You will need

• A fully enhanced DBS.
• A right to work in the UK.
• Provide references that can be contacted.
• A passion for educating young minds.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

At Team Educate, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive. We follow strict safer recruitment practices to ensure that every adult working with children is safe, suitable, and committed to promoting their welfare. Safer recruitment is more than just carrying out checks – it's about creating a culture where safeguarding is a priority from the very first stage of hiring.

Our Safer Recruitment Process Includes

• Enhanced DBS checks (including barred list checks where appropriate).
• Verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and address history.
• Detailed reference checks with previous employers, covering at least the last 2 years.
• Employment history checks to account for any gaps in work or education.
• Qualification and training verification (where applicable).
• Face‑to‑face/Video call interviews to assess suitability, values, and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

By following these steps, we make sure that the people we recruit are not only capable of doing the job but also share our commitment to keeping children safe. As part of our dedication to high standards, we also offer a FREE training courses e.g. Level 2 Safeguarding Children, Prevent awareness course and much more to all staff. These courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to recognise signs of abuse or neglect, understand your safeguarding responsibilities, and know how to take the right action to protect children in your care.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and safer recruitment helps ensure that the staff who join Team Educate are trustworthy, responsible, and prepared to put children's wellbeing first.