Step into a well-established, nurturing nursery in Rugby where your passion for early years education can genuinely shape children’s futures. This is a permanent opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of children in line with the EYFS framework. You will create engaging, age-appropriate activities, build strong relationships with children and families, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Your work will directly contribute to each child’s progress, wellbeing, and readiness for their next stage of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging EYFS activities that promote all areas of child development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, using this information to inform future planning.
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, promoting positive behaviour and independence.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment, following all safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency of practice and a cohesive learning experience for all children.
• Support key children through the key person system, ensuring their individual needs and interests are recognised and met.
• Contribute to nursery meetings, planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Demonstrable experience in observation, assessment, and planning for individual and group learning.
• Confident in managing behaviour positively and consistently in line with nursery policies.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures and responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage time and documentation effectively.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience as a key person with responsibility for individual children’s learning journeys.
• Familiarity with digital learning journals or electronic assessment systems.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs or EAL.
• Participation in continuous professional development related to early years education.

Qualifications:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent (required).
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (preferred).
• Safeguarding and Child Protection training (required or willingness to complete prior to or shortly after starting).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (preferred).

If you are a dedicated Nursery Practitioner ready to make a lasting difference in children’s lives, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to join a professional, child-centred team in Rugby.