Nursery Practitioner

About the job

Key information

Starting salary: Grade 14 Point 4 currently £25,185 FTE (based on 38 hours per week salary will be £25,865 per annum), after 6 months successfully probation salary increases to Grade 14 Point 6 currently £25,989 FTE (based on 38 hours per week salary will be £26,691 per annum)

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 26th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Location: Taunton

Hours: 38 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent, All Year Round.

Huish Nurseries provide high quality care and education for children aged 2-4, open 49 weeks of the year from 8am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday.

 

What will I be doing?

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds in the great outdoors? Do you believe nature provides the best classroom? If so, we want you to join our vibrant team!

We are looking for a highly motivated Level 3+ Nursery Practitioner who can join our team to help provide an excellent provision. We believe outdoor learning is essential for children’s development. We embrace a play-based curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and a love for nature. We provide a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn and grow through hands-on experiences. As an Outdoor Nursery Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in supporting children’s growth and learning. You’ll lead engaging outdoor activities, foster a sense of curiosity, and promote physical well-being through nature-based play. Is this you?

Key responsibilities include:

•  Create and implement outdoor learning activities to promote exploration and creativity.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, an excellent team player.
• Observe and assess children’s development, providing feedback and support.
• Encourage teamwork and collaboration among children in outdoor settings.
• Uphold our nursery’s values and promote sustainability.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• have successfully worked with children.
• be committed to contributing to help each child achieve their best.
• have the ability to use their initiative and have appropriate communication skills.
• be calm, resilient, caring and want every child to succeed.
• have a passion for working outside in our wonderful environment.

What is in it for me?

• enthusiastic and caring children who are eager to learn and engage.
• opportunities to develop your skills in our new fully refurbished learning environment.

Supporting documents and information

Please call to book a tour and chat with our Nursery Manager, Natalie Smith to learn more about the Nursery and we can learn more about you – it must be a two-way agreement.

Lyngford Park Nursery is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Lyngford Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and selection processes are particularly rigorous in relation to child protection.

Please note that early application is recommended as this job may close prior to the closing date.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Apply on the Lyngford Park Primary School website

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