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Nursery Practitioner

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Taunton, South West

£25,185

Permanent, Full time

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Little Herons

About us

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual with an NVQ level 2 in Early Years, to work at Little Herons Nursery based at West Monkton Primary School. The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment, for children as young as 2 years of age
• Monitor key children's development
• Ensure effective communication with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness

Key Requirements:

• Qualified NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years
• Knowledge of OFSTED Standards and Inspections
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate drive towards absolute excellence

We can offer you:

• A friendly supportive team
• An environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Unwavering passion and vision for educational opportunities for learners
• Generous pension scheme

Salary: Grade 14, point 4

Actual Gross Salary: £25,185

Hours: 37.00 hours per week - all year round

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 26/07/2026

Interviews: 27/07/2026

Please note:

All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual with an NVQ level 2 in Early Years, to work at Little Herons Nursery based at West Monkton Primary School. The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.,

• Ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment, for children as young as 2 years of age
• Monitor key children's development
• Ensure effective communication with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness
Key Requirements:
• Qualified NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years
• Knowledge of OFSTED Standards and Inspections
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate drive towards absolute excellence
  
  We can offer you:
• A friendly supportive team
• An environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Unwavering passion and vision for educational opportunities for learners
• Generous pension scheme
Salary: Grade 14, point 4 Actual Gross Salary: £25,185