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Base pay range
Location: Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £14.20 Hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
About Tops Day Nurseries
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee; you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success. With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. We are proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About the Role
Our Senior Nursery Practitioner is an experienced early years professional who provides high‑quality care and education to young children while also taking on leadership responsibilities within the nursery. You will serve as a role model to our colleagues and help maintain the standards of care and learning in the nursery.
About the Nursery
Tops Musgrove Nursery is a 122 place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Musgrove, Taunton. The nursery run several extra‑curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, toothbrushing, Football fun and much more!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
* £700 Welcome Bonus to kick‑start your journey with us
* Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply) – Welcome Bonus and Relocation packages are not cumulative
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
* Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day
…as well as many more exciting benefits! You can view the full list on our page or Careers website.
What does the role involve?
* Deliver outstanding childcare that promotes children’s safety, well‑being, and development.
* Support children’s learning through age‑appropriate activities and play that meet developmental milestones.
* Observe and assess children’s progress and maintain detailed records to ensure that each child’s needs are met.
* Lead and guide nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices within the room or nursery.
* Ensure learning activities are tailored to the individual needs of each child and encourage their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
* Assist the Room Manager or Nursery Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of the room or nursery.
What are we looking for?
* A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
* Extensive experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
* Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Important Safeguarding Information
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
Tops Day Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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