Flexible Nursery Practitioner - EYFS Specialist

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible part-time role in a supportive Day Nursery environment?

A welcoming Day Nursery in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team on an ongoing basis. This flexible role is for 2 days per week, working 8:30 - 3:30, with the opportunity for additional hours, as the nursery operates from 8am - 6pm all week.

This Nursery Practitioner role is based within a friendly and nurturing nursery setting, supporting young children during a key stage of their early development. You will work closely with the nursery team to provide a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment, helping children to grow socially, emotionally, and academically through a balance of play-based and structured activities.

The nursery is looking for a warm, reliable, and adaptable Nursery Practitioner with strong EYFS knowledge, previous nursery-based experience, and confidence supporting personal care routines. Flexibility is key, as there may be opportunities to work additional days when required.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children through play-based and structured learning activities
• Assisting with the delivery of the EYFS curriculum
• Supporting children's personal, social, and emotional development
• Encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour
• Supporting personal care routines, including toileting and hygiene
• Supporting daily routines such as snack time and outdoor play
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a consistent and caring environment
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting

To be successful in this Nursery Practitioner role, you will need:

• Previous experience working within a Nursery, or Early Years setting
• A relevant Early Years qualification - minimum level 2
• Experience supporting personal care
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Flexibility to work additional days when required
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A reliable and professional attitude

Working as a Nursery Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily rate, pro rata
• Holiday pay - PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate
• Pension contributions
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement

This Nursery Practitioner role is based in Oldbury and is easily commutable from Quinton, Harborne, Smethwick and surrounding areas. The nursery offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Apply now to become a Nursery Practitioner and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next opportunity!

Legal:

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.