Full time Nursery Practioner

Inspire, Nurture, and Shape Young Minds – Join Our Team!

Do you have a passion for early childhood education? Are you a team player who can also thrive independently? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to become part of our dedicated team. This role is pivotal in creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and flourish through play and structured activities.

What You’ll Do

• Provide attentive care and supervision for children in a vibrant nursery setting.
• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support learning and development.
• Assist in implementing educational programmes alongside senior nursery staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised space for exploration and creativity.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to foster collaboration.
• Observe, record, and report on children’s progress and behaviour.
• Support daily routines, including meal times, naps, and play sessions.
• Build positive relationships that encourage social and emotional development.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Relevant qualifications in early childhood education (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.
• Leadership qualities to guide assistants or volunteers when needed.
• A genuine love for working with young children, demonstrating patience and empathy.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Contactable references
• A passion for educating and inspiring young minds

If you’re committed to nurturing the next generation and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

At Teaching Personell, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to ensuring every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive. Our safer recruitment process includes:

• Enhanced DBS checks (including barred list checks where appropriate)
• Verification of identity, right to work, and address history
• Comprehensive reference checks covering the last 2 years
• Employment history checks to account for any gaps
• Qualification and training verification
• Face-to-face or video interviews assessing suitability and safeguarding knowledge

We also provide FREE training courses

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility—and we ensure every member of our team shares this commitment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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