Nursery Practitioner - Year-Round Provision

Location

South Somerset

Contract

Temporary to Permanent Long-Term Opportunity

Working Hours

Flexible Working Pattern Nursery Open 48 Weeks Per Year

Pay

£14.25 - £16.80 per hour

About the Role

We are recruiting a passionate and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join a beautiful independent school in South Somerset. The nursery has recently introduced year-round provision and is looking for a dedicated practitioner who can provide consistent support throughout the school holidays. This role offers a unique working pattern, with the opportunity to work full-time during the school holidays and part-time during term time. Candidates looking for full-time work throughout the year can also be accommodated. The nursery takes a curiosity-led, child-centred approach to learning, encouraging children to explore, play and follow their individual interests. The successful candidate will share a genuine passion for creating engaging learning experiences that promote children's independence, creativity, confidence and development. Working as part of a small and supportive team, you will help provide high-quality care and education for children within a nurturing and well-resourced environment.

Your Role Includes

• Providing high-quality care and education for young children
• Supporting child-led and curiosity-driven learning
• Planning engaging indoor and outdoor activities
• Encouraging children's independence, creativity and confidence
• Supporting social, emotional and physical development
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Helping to maintain a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment

Working Hours

The nursery is open from 7:45 am - 5:45 pm, although you won't necessarily be expected to work the full day. Early and late shifts can be shared and rotated between members of the team.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Early Years professional who is nurturing, creative and genuinely passionate about supporting young children. Previous experience within an Early Years setting is essential, and the school is particularly interested in candidates who share its child-centred approach to learning. Pay will reflect your level of experience. Candidates with significant experience or previous Room Leader responsibilities may be considered at a higher rate, even though this is not specifically a Room Leader position.

Why Apply?

• Join a small and supportive nursery team
• Be part of an exciting year-round provision
• Work within a child-led, curiosity-focused environment
• Flexible working patterns across the year
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract

Additional Information

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Equal Opportunities

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

Safeguarding

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website). If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Contact Information

Contact: Sancha Clark

Telephone: l Ext: 2016