Nursery Worker in Nottingham

Nursery Worker post at the nursery of Long Sutton Primary School, offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026. The work centres on delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, building partnerships with families, planning play-based learning and assessing progress through Tapestry. The nursery has its own building beside the school with access to its hall and grounds, on 5 hours a week in term time. A full, relevant Level 2 childcare qualification is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with confidence, contributing to high quality care and education
• Meet individual needs of children through child-centred learning and play, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing
• Contribute to planning learning opportunities that support progress across all areas of development
• Build relationships with parents and carers and develop partnerships with families
• Use Tapestry to communicate with families and contribute to assessments across the 7 areas of learning
• Provide a safe, happy and stimulating environment that lets children's voices be expressed and heard
• Support children with SEND and deliver specific interventions and strategies
• Work as part of the wider nursery team, communicating effectively with colleagues
• Attend staff meetings, parents' evenings, open days and wider school community events
• Promote the nursery to new families and the community, acting as its champion

What’s required

Qualifications

• Minimum full and relevant Level 2 Early Years or childcare qualification
• Alternatively a vocational qualification at Level 2 or above, NVQ Level 2 in childcare or equivalent, or Cache Level 2 Diploma in Childcare

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Checks & eligibility

• Relevant safeguarding training, updated yearly
• Enhanced DBS disclosure, including a Children's Barred List check where the role is regulated activity

Other

• Passion for childcare and education
• Commitment and vision to provide high quality learning opportunities for all children
• Desire to nurture every child and support the local and school community

What’s offered

• Support with SEND from the school SENCO
• Safeguarding support from the school DSL
• EYFS pedagogical development support from the EYFS lead
• Access to the school hall, growing area and wooded grounds
• Being part of the wider school community

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