Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Part time

Kings Ash Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3XA

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  29 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £22,126

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated part time Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team working 25.5 hours per week. Our Little Thinkers Nursery at Kings Ash Academy was created in November of last year and is growing in reputation and in capacity.We provide care and early education for children aged 0–2 years, with most of our children transitioning to the school nursery as they grow.

As a Nursery Practitioner you will be joining a caring team, who thrive on teamwork and a challenge. We are looking for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our children to join with us and support in the childcare at our exciting new provision.

This position offers the opportunity to work across our vibrant settings ofLittle Thinkers Torbay. We are looking for a flexible and dedicated individual who will be based at Kings Ash Academy, but is happy to work across our settings, depending on the needs of the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime, and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organized nursery environment.

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kings Ash Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 333 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kings Ash Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-ash-academy

Arranging a visit to Kings Ash Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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