Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Zest Education is recruiting a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a popular and well‑established nursery in Stafford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and enjoys working in a warm, supportive environment.

Role Overview

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and confident practitioner to support children aged 0–5 through play‑based learning and high‑quality early years provision. You’ll help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment while following the EYFS framework.

Hours

• 12:00 – 18:00
• Flexible days available

Ideal for anyone seeking consistent daytime hours in a friendly, well‑run nursery.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Warm, positive and professional approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children through engaging, play‑based activities
• Helping maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment
• Assisting with routines, outdoor play and daily care
• Working closely with a supportive, welcoming team
• Building strong relationships with children and families

Why Join Zest Education?

• Competitive pay
• Flexible working patterns
• Supportive consultants who genuinely value you
• Opportunities for long‑term or ongoing roles

Apply Now

If you’re a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding role with full‑time hours in a lovely Stafford nursery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Zest Education team.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Eve 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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