Nursery Practitioner

Are you a Nursery Practitioner looking for a long-term opportunity in a GOOD-rated Primary School in Bilston? Flourish Education is recruiting an Early Years professional with a Level 2 or Level 3 early years qualification and extensive experience as a child keyworker to join one of the school's 3–5-year-old nursery classes. This Monday-to-Friday role offers 37 hours per week from November 2026 until Easter 2027, providing an excellent opportunity to make a difference in Early Years education. If you have previous UK school experience and are passionate about supporting children's development, we would love to hear from you!

Job Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children aged 3–5 within a nursery class, promoting their learning, development and wellbeing.
• Working as a keyworker for a group of children, building positive relationships with children and their families.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Supporting children's communication, language, social skills and independence through play-based learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants (TA) and other Early Years staff to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress, contributing to their next steps in learning and preparing them for Reception.

Required Skills and Experience
To be considered for this Nursery Practitioner role, you will need:

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Extensive experience working as a child keyworker, with responsibility for a group of children.
• Previous experience working in a UK school or nursery setting is essential.
• A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and early childhood development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and promoting children's welfare in an educational setting.
• The ability to support the National Curriculum transition into Reception and understand progression towards Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Experience working collaboratively with a Class Teacher, teaching assistants (TA) and wider school staff.
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills, with a commitment to supporting children's individual needs.
• A positive, proactive approach to creating an engaging learning environment while promoting a healthy work life balance.

Benefits of Working with Flourish Education
Working as a Nursery Practitioner for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £88.92 – £106.93 per day, which equates to £17,339.40 – £20,851.36 per annum, based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

This position is based in Bilston, within easy commuting distance of Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Coseley, Tipton and Dudley. The area offers access to local road networks and public transport links, making it a convenient location for Early Years professionals across the wider Black Country.

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? If you're an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with the required Level 2 or Level 3 qualification and extensive keyworker experience, apply today!

Contact Georgia at Flourish Education to find out more about this long-term opportunity in Bilston. We look forward to helping you find your next rewarding role in education!

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.