Nursery Practitioner

West Monkton Church of England School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8FT

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  16 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,094

Nursery Practitioner job summary

Nursery Practitioner - Little Herons

About us

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced individual with an NVQ level 2 in Early Years, to work at Little Herons Nursery based at West Monkton Primary School. The successful candidate will be an excellent early years practitioner who can provide a stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience for our youngest children.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment, for children as young as 2 years of age
• Monitor key children's development
• Ensure effective communication with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
• Be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and the setting
• Support the ethos, vision and Christian distinctiveness

Key Requirements:

• Qualified NVQ Level 2 in Childcare/Early Years
• Knowledge of OFSTED Standards and Inspections
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate drive towards absolute excellence

We can offer you:

• A friendly supportive team
• An environment that places a high emphasis on personal professional development
• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Generous pension scheme

Salary: Grade 14, point 4

Actual Gross Salary: £21,094

Hours: 30.00 per week, all year round. 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Interviews: W/C 16 November 2026

Please note:

Safeguarding statement:

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. 

Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information. 

Note:

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications. 

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Monkton Church of England School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 465 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Monkton Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-monkton-church-of-england-school

We are proud to be a popular Church of England Primary School and one of four founding members of The Oak Partnership – a newly formed Multi-Academy Trust.

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