Nursery Practitioner – Term Time

Nursery Practitioner – Term Time

• Job type: Full-timePart-time
• Closing Date: Monday 08 June 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 3–4 years within a nurturing nursery environment. Responsibilities include assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, promoting children’s learning and wellbeing, maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom, observing and assessing progress, preparing resources, and working closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support each child’s development.

The role involves supporting the Nursery Teacher in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3–4 years within a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. Working as part of the nursery team, you will help plan, prepare, and deliver developmentally appropriate activities that encourage learning through play, promote independence, and support children’s social, emotional, and academic development.

As a Key Person, you will build positive relationships with a small group of children, monitor their progress through observations and assessments, and contribute to maintaining accurate learning records. You will support pupils individually and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential while using effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.

The role also includes organising and maintaining the nursery environment, preparing learning resources, using ICT to enhance learning opportunities, and assisting with daily routines, including lunchtime supervision. Effective communication with colleagues, parents, carers, and relevant education, health, and social care professionals is essential to ensure children’s needs are understood and appropriately supported. You will contribute to planning, assessment, and reporting processes while carrying out any additional duties required to support the smooth running of the nursery and the wellbeing of all children.

To Apply:

Please download an Application Form and email the completed form to hmpa@stainesprep.co.uk

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Staines Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please refer to our Safer Recruitment Policy and other employee policies.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

If you have any queries at all about the recruitment process, please contact Mrs Angie Faulkner, PA to Headmistress on 01784 454986 or hmpa@stainesprep.co.uk

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