Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Preferred)
Castle Cary
Full-Time | 37 Hours Per Week
£12.25 per hour
A unique, beautifully designed nursery located on a working dairy farm in Castle Cary is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and committed Nursery Practitioner to join their outstanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a truly special setting with natural light, underfloor heating, outdoor exploration and a fully integrated learning environment for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with school-aged children returning in holidays.
About the Role
You will work a 37-hour week, supporting children across all age groups within a single, open-plan learning environment. The nursery is fully integrated, with children learning and interacting across areas rather than being separated into traditional rooms. There is a dedicated baby area within the space.
This role suits someone who loves outdoor learning, creativity, independence building and hands-on experiences such as nature walks, farm exploration and risky play. Practitioners also support weekly swimming sessions, PE sessions, and future woodwork sessions.
Pay, Holidays & Benefits
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£12.25 per hour
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28 days’ holiday (or pro rata)
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Paid lunch breaks (30 minutes for shifts over 5.5 hours, 15 minutes for 5–5.5 hours)
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Free staff lunch every Friday
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Stunning new building with natural daylight and underfloor heating
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Large free car park
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Beautiful farm setting with bakery, joinery and storage businesses on site
About the Setting
The nursery has 58 children on roll, 14 staff, and a culture described as open, friendly, responsive and deeply passionate about delivering the highest-quality early years practice. Staff work collaboratively and value communication, creativity, outdoor learning and independence.
This is an outstanding-rated nursery, committed to providing varied, stimulating experiences including farm walks, animal involvement, physical development activities and exploration in nature.
Training & Progression
The Owner/Manager is highly supportive of professional development. Staff are encouraged to pursue training that aligns with their interests, including upcoming woodwork training, as well as broader CPD opportunities