Senior Nursery Practitioner

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave increasing with length of

Paid enhanced DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff recognition initiatives

Regular team events

Ongoing training and professional

Opportunity to develop your early care

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join the Pre-Toddler Room. You will deliver high-quality care and education, supporting children's early development and bonding as a Key Person.

The role combines hands-on practice with room leadership, mentoring colleagues and maintaining EYFS standards. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and safeguarding knowledge are essential, with opportunities for training and career progression

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Senior Nursery Practitioner experience would be advantageous, although an experienced practitioner ready for additional responsibility may also be considered.
• Experience working with babies, pre-toddlers or toddlers would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners.
• A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education within the Pre-Toddler Room.
• Support children through an important stage of development, encouraging their growing communication, confidence and independence.
• Create engaging activities based around children's interests and developmental needs.
• Make outdoor learning and exploration a regular part of children's daily experiences.
• Act as a Key Person, building secure relationships with children and maintaining positive communication with families.
• Observe and assess children's development and plan appropriate next steps.
• Lead by example and provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to colleagues within the room.
• Work closely with the Room Leader and management team to maintain consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS practice.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Nurturing attitude

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

• Pre-Toddler Room £30,300 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery within its dedicated Pre-Toddler Room.

The setting has carefully designed age-specific rooms, each thoughtfully equipped with resources and activities that reflect children's changing interests and developmental needs.

Outdoor learning is a big part of everyday nursery life.

Children are encouraged to get outside, explore their surroundings and use their imaginations, with outdoor adventures providing plenty of opportunities to develop confidence, physical skills and curiosity.

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you'll combine hands‑on care with additional responsibility within the room, leading by example and supporting colleagues to provide consistent, engaging experiences for every child.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Senior Nursery Practitioner experience would be advantageous, although an experienced practitioner ready for additional responsibility may also be considered.
• Experience working with babies, pre-toddlers or toddlers would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Confidence supporting and guiding other practitioners.
• A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach.

What You'll Receive

• Discounted childcare
• Annual leave increasing with length of service
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Regular team events
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop your early years career within a supportive nursery

Your Role

• Provide high-quality care and education within the Pre-Toddler Room.
• Support children through an important stage of development, encouraging their growing communication, confidence and independence.
• Create engaging activities based around children's interests and developmental needs.
• Make outdoor learning and exploration a regular part of children's daily experiences.
• Act as a Key Person, building secure relationships with children and maintaining positive communication with families.
• Observe and assess children's development and plan appropriate next steps.
• Lead by example and provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to colleagues within the room.
• Work closely with the Room Leader and management team to maintain consistently high standards.
• Maintain excellent safeguarding, health and safety and EYFS practice.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL252578/AZ INDCHI

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