Nursery Practitioner


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	8,494.88
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 2BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Part Time (Thursday & Friday) Nursery PractitionerWe are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the team. The successful candidate will support the learning, development and wellbeing of children aged 2 to 4 years, helping to create a nurturing and safe environment in which every child can thrive.This is a part time term time-only position, working Thursday and Friday. The full-time equivalent (FTE) salary for the role is £26,934.98 per annum, with an actual term-time salary of £8,494.88 per annum.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you will work closely with children, parents and colleagues to support each child's individual learning journey.Duties include, but are not limited to:• Fulfil the responsibilities and duties of a Nursery Practitioner

• Be fully involved in planning, creating and delivering developmentally appropriate activities

• Ensure that children's records are up to date, including learning journals (Seesaw)

• Support the Nursery Teacher with the running of our community Toddler Group, Little Roos

• Support the Nursery Teacher to organise Nursery Coffee Mornings for parents

• Support the Nursery Teacher in creating marketing posts for Loomly using observations of learning

• Be responsible for any tasks reasonably delegated by the Nursery Teacher

• Liaise with SENDCo and other relevant professionals to ensure that children are fully supported

• Provide feedback to parents about progress, learning and welfare, where necessary or in the absence of the Nursery Teacher

• Keep abreast of changes to the Early Years framework and ensure these are implemented in Nursery

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the Nursery

• Ensure that appropriate resources for activities have been prepared and are ready for learning

• Use initiative to create and update meaningful classroom displays

• Attend inset and other relevant training, as per the needs of the school

• Work within agreed school policies and procedures

• Perform appropriate administrative duties, as necessary for the smooth running of Nursery

• Work closely with the Nursery Teacher in the ordering of materials, resources and Equipment

• Represent the school at Parents' Evenings, Open Day events and other school functions, where appropriate

• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned by either the Nursery Class Teacher or Senior Leadership Team Key Skills & Qualities:The most important qualities are a caring nature and a genuine interest in children and their development.In addition, you need:• An excellent working knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

• An enthusiastic, cheerful and friendly personality

• Excellent communication skills which transfer to your team, and the wider school community

• Proficient IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Seesaw

• A positive work ethic and a good sense of humour which will be infectious to your colleagues

• A calm, patient nature with the ability to work flexibly

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to lead by example Qualifications:Applicants must hold a minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, recognised by the Department of Education (DfE) as meeting the requirements for working at Level 3 within EYFS staff-to-child ratios.All Staines Prep staff have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom they are responsible or come into contact with and must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy at all times. If, in the course of, carrying out their duties, a member of staff becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School they must report their concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) . Please note that we can only accept applications by using our application form. Closing date: 06 November 2026Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and possibly appoint candidates before the closing date.

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