Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Holmesdale Community Infant School, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0BY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,133.00 - £26,321.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata based on hours worked

Qualified Nursery Practitioner job summary

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and nurturing Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join our thriving school nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional to play a key role in delivering outstanding provision for our youngest learners. This role is for 2 -3 days per week, 38 weeks per year, hours and days to be discussed at interview.

We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to giving children the very best start to their educational journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing through observation, assessment and effective next-step planning.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to deliver excellent outcomes for all children.
• Support children with additional needs and contribute to inclusive practice.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health and safety requirements are met at all times.

We invite applications from candidates who:

• Hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Have experience working within an early years setting.
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Have experience working in a school-based nursery.
• Can demonstrate sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations within early years.

In return, we can offer:

• An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly staff team.
• Positive and supportive parents.
• Opportunities for professional growth both within Holmesdale and the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust.
• Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to an Employee Support Service providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including counselling, physiotherapy, weight management, health and fitness.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to contact the school if you would like to discuss the role in more depth.

Please be advised applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Holmesdale Community Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview.

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 Holmesdale Community Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 264 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holmesdale Community Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmesdale-community-infant-school-reigate

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