Nursery Practitioner

Are you a passionate and qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a full-time role

A warm and welcoming nursery in Stourbridge is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join their team from after the October half-term through to the end of the academic year. This rewarding position is based within the nursery's 2-3 year old room, supporting young children at a crucial stage of their early development.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting children's learning through play-based activities, helping to nurture their communication, social, and physical development. You will also supervise and engage children during outdoor play, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. There are some low-level SEN needs within the group, so a caring, attentive, and adaptable approach is essential. You will work closely with the nursery team to ensure each child's individual needs are met and supported effectively.

This nursery is looking for a patient, enthusiastic, and nurturing Nursery Practitioner who is committed to providing high-quality early years education and care.

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 2-3 years with their learning and development through structured and play-based activities.
• Supervising and engaging children during outdoor play, promoting exploration and physical development.
• Providing personal care in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Supporting children with low-level SEN needs, adapting activities where necessary.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence, and social interaction.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observing, monitoring, and contributing to children's developmental progress.

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

• A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Previous experience working within an early years or nursery setting.
• Experience providing personal care.
• An understanding of supporting children with additional needs.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach.
• Availability to work full-time from after the Easter break until the end of the academic year, with potential to continue in September.

Working for Flourish Education as a Nursery Practitioner, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary -£18,049 - £19,500 per annum based on previous experience
• Pension Contributions
• Holiday Pay - for PAYE candidates 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work from your own dedicated consultant

This Nursery Practitioner role is located in the Halesowen area, which is easily accessible via Stourbridge, Quinton, Cradley Heath and Oldbury.

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.