Nursery Practitioner
Smile Education Recruitment
£12.71 – £14.00 per hour
Are you a passionate and caring Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work within a supportive early years setting?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursery with a strong Ofsted rating, known for its warm, nurturing environment and child-centred approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming team that truly values staff wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development.
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible working hours – full-time or part-time to suit you
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications
- Supportive leadership team and positive working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development
- On-site parking available
- Inclusive nursery setting with excellent staff support
- Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
- Deliver fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities
- Encourage learning through both structured and free play
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support children with SEN where required
- Observe and monitor children’s progress
- Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred)
- Has a genuine passion for working with young children
- Has knowledge or experience supporting SEN (desirable)
- Is caring, enthusiastic, and a strong team player
- Can provide a positive and nurturing approach to childcare
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to obtain one)
- Have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Provide 24 months of references, including one from an education setting
- Provide a character reference for any gaps in employment where applicable
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.