EYFS Nursery Practitioner


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£110 - £125
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DERBY, DERBYSHIRE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

EYFS Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Required)

Location: Derby, DE23 (commutable from Littleover, Normanton, Sunny Hill, Mickleover, and Sinfin)

Salary: £110-£120 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary

We are delighted to be recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic EYFS Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and well-established early years setting in Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Early Years professional who is passionate about supporting children during the most important stages of their development. Working as part of a supportive EYFS team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child can grow in confidence, develop key skills, and build a lifelong love of learning.

Working closely with the Nursery Teacher and wider Early Years team, you will:

- Support children's learning and development through a balance of structured and play-based activities

- Deliver engaging experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework

- Promote children's communication, language, social, and emotional development

- Contribute to observations, assessments, and learning journeys to monitor progress

- Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and school readiness skills

- Provide targeted support for children with additional needs where required

- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents to support each child's development

- Provide personal care, including toileting and changing, with dignity and sensitivity when required

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and development every day.

We're looking for someone who:

- Holds a Level 3 Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, or equivalent qualification

- Has previous experience working within a nursery or EYFS setting

- Demonstrates a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development

- Is confident supporting early communication, language, literacy, and numeracy skills

- Is comfortable providing personal care as part of daily responsibilities

- Is patient, nurturing, and passionate about helping young children flourish

- Works well as part of a collaborative team and builds positive relationships with children and families

- Is reliable, proactive, and committed to a long-term opportunity

This welcoming Derby-based school offers:

- A supportive and experienced Early Years team

- A well-resourced nursery environment designed to inspire learning through play

- An inclusive, child-centred approach to education

- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, training, and professional development

- A positive school community where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive

When you work with us, you'll benefit from:

- A long-term opportunity offering stability and continuity

- Competitive weekly pay through our streamlined digital payroll system

- Free CPD, including EYFS, SEND, and Safeguarding training

- Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated education consultant

- Opportunities to further develop your Early Years career within supportive school settings

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's early development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Successful applicants will be contacted to discuss the role further.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks.

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