Nursery Practitioner

Are you seeking a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on children’s lives? If you are a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner, this could be the ideal next step in your early years career.

Pay Rate: £14.24 - £14.74 per hour
Location: Smethwick, West Midlands
Start Date: ASAP
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Nursery Opening Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm

What's in it for you?

• Join a nurturing, supportive nursery environment focused on learning, play, and child development.
• Work with children aged 9 months to 5 years, supporting all abilities, including those with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD.
• Secure a long-term, stable role with weekly pay.
• Benefit from ongoing opportunities for professional development and training.

The Role

You will play a vital part in helping children learn, explore and grow in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Your positive attitude and ability to connect with young children will help them thrive in a setting where their individual needs are valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and age-appropriate educational activities.
• Encourage learning through play and support emotional, social, and physical development.
• Create a safe, inclusive environment for children of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Support children with additional or special educational needs.
• Monitor and observe children's progress and contribute to their developmental records.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and self-confidence in all children.
• Build strong professional relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and all nursery policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, full and relevant.
• Previous experience in a nursery or early years environment.
• Good working knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding best practices.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience or confidence in supporting children with a range of learning and developmental needs.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one) and willingness to complete Ofsted suitability checks.

Desirable:

• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Experience working with SEND and/or varied age groups (babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers).

Location and Package

• Based in Smethwick, within easy commute of Birmingham and West Midlands surrounds.
• Full-time hours with an immediate start available.
• Hourly pay of £14.24 - £14.74 weekly paid.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner ready to make a positive difference, this role offers the perfect platform to do so. You’ll gain valuable experience while supporting children and their families at the heart of their early years journey.

All successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and suitability checks. Apply now to take the next step in your childcare career.

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