24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    7 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 33 hours per week, term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Actual salary

£20,679 - £23,999 (£26,866 - £31,179 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Come and join our growing nursery!

We are seeking additional dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our expanding nursery at Cedar Children's Academy. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and a passion for early childhood education.

Duties:

  • 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 organised 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.

Required:

  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
  • 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

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition:Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Cedar Children's Academy

School type
Academies, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
652 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.

“Staff feel well supported by leaders. Teachers recognise that leaders have worked hard to make sure their workloads are managed fairly.”   

“Staff value the training and support they receive. Leaders recognise talent in staff and deploy them across the school to coach and support colleagues.” Ofsted Report May 2019

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future.

Arranging a visit to Cedar Children's Academy

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

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