Nursery Practitioner
Closing in 32 days (28 August 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £25,185 - £25,989 per annum
Employer: Wellesley Park Primary School
Location: Wellington, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 28 August 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
All Year Round, Part-time and Term-Time Considered
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am and 6:00pm, all year round.
Flexible working options: Part-time hours and term-time only arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: Grade 14, School Support Staff Pay Scale £25,185 – £25,989 per annum (£13.05 – £13.47 per hour)
Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to over 270 children, including our thriving and expanding Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery.
Due to increasing demand and the continued growth of our nursery provision, we are seeking an enthusiastic, nurturing, and highly motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated and hardworking team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing setting that now provides high-quality care and education for children from 9 months to 4 years old, operating throughout the year in a modern, inspiring environment. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to further develop your early years career, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through excellent training and development opportunities.
About Our Nursery
Wellesley Park Explorers Nursery benefits from sharing the exceptional facilities and extensive outdoor grounds of Wellesley Park Primary School. We are passionate about creating a warm, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.
As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe our schools should sit at the heart of their communities, fostering ambition, opportunity, and success for all children whilst being fantastic places to work and learn.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Holds a Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding early years education and care
- Can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Can inspire, engage, and nurture children across the 9-month to 4-year age range
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and sharing best practice
- Is dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting every child to reach their potential
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What is in it for me?
- A welcoming, friendly, and supportive team
- A well-resourced and modern nursery environment
- Outstanding opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Access to the excellent facilities and outdoor spaces shared with our primary school
- The opportunity to play a key role in the growth and development of our expanding nursery provision
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions
DBS check
Wellesley Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced DBS check.
Supporting documents and information
We warmly welcome visits to our nursery and school. To arrange a visit, please contact us on 01823 664876. A full job description and application pack are available on our website
Please note that CVs alone and incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Apply Now
We are operating an open recruitment process and will review applications as they are received. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the advert closes, so we encourage early applications.