Senior Nursery Practitioner

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

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,330.00 Annually (Actual) £27,634 to £29,604 FTE, £18,659 to £19,989 Pro Rata

Senior Nursery Practitioner job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our Early Years team. This is a fixed term role which is expected to end on 31 August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality early years provision, supporting children’s development and leading practice within a nurturing nursery environment.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership and Early Years team, you will help to create a safe, stimulating and engaging setting where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum
• Plan and organise purposeful learning experiences in partnership with colleagues
• Observe, assess and track children’s progress, supporting next steps in learning
• Promote children’s independence, communication, confidence and wellbeing
• Adapt provision to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND
• Provide guidance and support to other staff, modelling effective practice
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers

The ideal candidate will have:

• a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent)
• experience working within an early years setting
• a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• experience in observing, assessing and supporting children’s development
• knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements
• excellent communication and organisational skills
• the ability to lead, motivate and work effectively within a team

You will also have:

• experience in a senior or supervisory role
• experience mentoring or supporting colleagues
• knowledge of Ofsted expectations and SEND practice
• a caring, reliable and proactive approach to working with a genuine passion for early years education and a commitment to continuous professional development

This is a part time term time only role working 29 hours per week (4 days) over 38 weeks per annum. Candidates are inviting to contact Sharon Mullarkey, the Headteacher at Holmesdale Community Infant School to discuss the role further.

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

We value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in our sector. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust 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 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Online checks will be completed on all candidates shortlisted for 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

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holmesdale Community Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holmesdale-community-infant-school-reigate

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