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Nursery Practitioner

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Somerset
Date posted : 12/10/26
  1. Permanent
£87 - 95 per day

Job description

Nursery Practitioner (Permanent)

Yeovil | October 2026 Start

Give Children the Best Possible Start

Apply now or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to find out more about this exciting opportunity

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking an experienced Nursery Practitioner to join a specialist educational setting in Yeovil on a permanent, part-time basis from October 2026.

This position would suit a caring and knowledgeable practitioner who understands early childhood development and is confident supporting children with additional learning and developmental needs.

We are looking for individuals with relevant experience who are ready to make an immediate contribution.

 

About the Children

  • Developmental delays
  • Autism Spectrum Condition
  • Speech and language difficulties
  • Sensory processing needs
  • Social communication differences
  • Early emotional and behavioural challenges

Children flourish when supported by nurturing adults who create secure, engaging and consistent learning experiences.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting children's learning through play
  • Encouraging communication and social interaction
  • Delivering engaging early years activities
  • Supporting individual developmental targets
  • Building positive relationships with families
  • Maintaining accurate observations and records
  • Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing
  • Creating a safe and stimulating learning environment

 

We're Looking For

  • Previous nursery, early years or SEND experience
  • Strong knowledge of child development
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A patient and enthusiastic attitude
  • A proactive approach to supporting children
  • The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Confidence in managing varied needs within a specialist setting

 

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

  • Permanent part-time role from October 2026
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Ongoing CPD and specialist training
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Access to a broad network of educational settings
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Pension contributions
  • Guidance throughout the recruitment process

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking to make a meaningful impact on children's development, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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