NURSERY PRACTITIONERS

Ref

202556

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4/5.

Salary

£26016 to £ 29071

Term

Full-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(ASAP ) .

Closing Date

30/10/2026.

Location

, BB9

Summary

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? We are working with a welcoming nursery in Nelson that is seeking two Nursery Practitioners to join their friendly team.

Available Roles:

Role 1: Part-Time Nursery Practitioner

• Monday to Friday

• 08:30am - 12:00pm

  Role 2: Full-Time Nursery Practitioner

• Monday to Friday

• 08:30am - 4:00pm

  As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning and development in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. You will help to plan engaging activities, encourage children's social and emotional development, and work closely with colleagues and parents to ensure every child thrives.

  Responsibilities

• Supporting children aged 0-5 years in their learning and development.

• Creating a safe, caring and inclusive environment.

• Delivering engaging play-based activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Assisting with observations and assessments of children's progress.

• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are always followed.

  Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (preferred).

• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.

• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework.

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

  Reed Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children’s barred list check and satisfactory referencing. Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.