Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner - Wavertree (L15) Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, develop and thrive? Do you have a caring, nurturing approach and a genuine enthusiasm for Early Years education? If so,…

Pay rate £15 – £15.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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Nursery Practitioner - Wavertree (L15)

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, develop and thrive? Do you have a caring, nurturing approach and a genuine enthusiasm for Early Years education? If so, we have an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming nursery in Wavertree (L15) as a Nursery Practitioner.

About the Nursery

Our well-established nursery is dedicated to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children can flourish. We care for children aged 6 months to 5 years, delivering high-quality early years education and childcare that supports every child to reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you will help create engaging learning experiences, encourage children's independence, and ensure their daily care needs are met in a warm and nurturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Observe, assess and record children's progress and developmental milestones.
Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers, maintaining effective communication at all times.
Promote and maintain a safe, secure and hygienic learning environment.
Support children's emotional wellbeing, confidence and social development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inspiring and stimulating nursery environment.
Requirements

A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent).
Previous experience within a nursery or early years setting is desirable.
Good understanding of the EYFS framework and its practical application.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
Working Hours

Full-time position
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 4:00pm
We are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and offer a supportive, team-focused working environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 per hour.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Friendly and supportive team environment.
Opportunities for career progression within the nursery.
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children every day.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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