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Nursery Practiconer
- Posted: 05-05-2026
- Category: Nursery Nurses
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £12.71 - £14 per hour
Hours: Flexible – Full Time or Part Time (choose your own hours)
Pay: £12.71 – £14.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: September or sooner if possible
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established early years setting with a strong Ofsted rating. The nursery is known for its nurturing environment, supportive leadership, and child-centred approach, where every child is encouraged to thrive and reach their full potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lovely, friendly team within a welcoming setting that values staff wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Planning and leading engaging play-based activities, both indoors and outdoors
- Encouraging learning through structured and free play sessions
- Supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring inclusive practice and individualised care
- Promoting a safe, stimulating, and positive environment for all children
- Building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Observing and recording children’s progress where required
- Level 3 Early Years qualification preferred (or equivalent)
- Passionate about working with children in early years settings
- Knowledge or experience supporting SEN (desirable but not essential)
- Team player with a positive and caring attitude
- Flexible working hours – you choose your schedule
- Supportive and lovely team environment
- On-site car park available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Welcoming, inclusive nursery culture with strong leadership
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding. All applicants must be able to provide:
- A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
- 24 months of references, a minimum of one from school settings
- A character reference to cover any gaps in employment (if applicable)
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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