Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crewkerne, TA18 8HG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare.

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children.

• Can work effectively as part of a team.

• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Is committed to providing outstanding care and learning experiences.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• The chance to make a positive difference in children's early learning experiences.

• Membership of a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

• A generous employers pension contribution rate.

Further details about the role

Hours: 40 hours per week, All Year Round Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: 13 September 2026

Little Beeches Nursery is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates holding either a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, although a Level 3 qualification is preferred.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, develop and thrive through high-quality early years provision.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Support the learning, development and wellbeing of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities that support children's development.

• Monitor and record children's progress and achievements.

• Promote safeguarding and the welfare of all children at all times.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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