Key Purpose:

•To play a key role in providing high-quality early years education and care, using professional knowledge, experience and initiative to create an inspiring, inclusive and nurturing learning environment in which every child can thrive.

•Plan, deliver and evaluate engaging, challenging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

•Use professional knowledge of child development to support children's learning, independence, confidence and wellbeing, ensuring that individual needs are recognised and met.

•Take responsibility for supporting children's progress through effective observation, assessment and planning, identifying opportunities to extend and deepen learning.

•Build positive, trusting relationships with children, creating a safe and welcoming environment where they feel valued, supported and confident to explore.

•Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to the continuous improvement of early years provision.

•Promote high standards of safeguarding, welfare and inclusive practice, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

•Develop strong partnerships with parents and carers, supporting their involvement in their child's learning and development.

•Take responsibility for delegated activities and areas of provision, using initiative and professional judgement within agreed school policies and procedures.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on 04/11/2026. Shortlisted applicants will be notified on 06/11/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 09/11/2026.

Visits to our school are encouraged. If you have any further queries, or would like to visit our school, please call the main office on 01527 861421. We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking for more hours? We recognise that the right opportunity looks different for everyone and would love to hear from talented, enthusiastic candidates who may be interested in combining two or more of our advertised roles. We are happy to explore opportunities to create a working pattern that works for both you and our school.

For more information, download the job pack here: Nursery Practitioner

Please email completed application forms to Mrs H Lloyd-Davies (office-wy@riverscofe.co.uk)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and expect everyone to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo a range of Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.