Nursery Practitioner

Location: St. Helen’s
Contract Type: 
Full and Part Time Available 
Start Date
: September

About Us:

Exclusive Education is one of the North West’s leading education recruitment agencies, working in partnership with Primary, Secondary, and Special Educational Needs schools. We offer a range of teaching and support roles—long-term, short-term, and day-to-day—on both a full-time and part-time basis.

We are currently seeking to appoint a Level 2 or above Nursery Practitioner at a warm and nurturing early years setting in St. Helen’s. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for early childhood development and a commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children aged 0–5
  • Support the planning and delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities
  • Observe, assess, and record children’s progress in line with the EYFS framework
  • Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues
  • Promote children’s personal, social, emotional, and physical development
  • Work effectively as part of a dedicated team to maintain high standards of care
  • Ensure all safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Candidate Requirements:

  • Hold a recognised childcare qualification at Level 2 or above (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, BTEC)
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Previous experience working in an early years setting
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Warm, caring, and patient approach to working with young children
  • Two professional references relating to work with children
  • A current Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What Exclusive Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily pay rates
  • Strong relationships with local nurseries and schools
  • A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for ongoing support
  • A fast and smooth registration and clearance process
  • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and early years education

Interested?

Send your CV to emma@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

Looking for something different?
Call 01925 594940 to hear about other roles available across the North West.

Referral Bonus:

Refer a Nursery Practitioner, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive £50 in vouchers when they work with us (terms apply).