Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Tamworth (September Start)

Zest Education is excited to be recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner who is ready to join a warm and welcoming early years setting in Tamworth. This role begins during September 2026 and continues throughout the Autumn term, and it can also lead to extended opportunities afterwards.

About the Nursery

The nursery creates a nurturing, child-centred atmosphere where children learn, play and grow with confidence. As you walk through the setting, you’ll notice bright indoor spaces, well-resourced play areas and a spacious outdoor learning environment. Together, these features encourage exploration, creativity and positive early relationships. The staff team works collaboratively and consistently strives to deliver high-quality early years education.

The Role

In this position, you will play a key part in children’s daily learning and development. You will plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities, while also creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Additionally, you will build strong, positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents. As you follow the EYFS guidelines, you will contribute to observations and assessments and work closely with the wider early years team to ensure every child feels supported.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal practitioner will:

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred)

• Bring experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

• Show enthusiasm, patience and a naturally nurturing approach

• Communicate clearly and work well within a team

• Adapt effectively to children’s individual needs while staying proactive and reliable

What Zest Education Can Offer

Zest Education offers a competitive rate of pay, and as you settle into this role, you’ll also gain access to opportunities across Tamworth and the surrounding areas. Furthermore, you’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and have the chance to explore additional placements or long-term positions.

If you’re passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful impact this academic year, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Charlotte at [email removed] or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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