Nursery Practitioner Location: Gloucester (GL1/GL2) Contract: Part-Time or Full-Time Pay: £14.30 – £16.15 per hour About the Role Teaching Personnel is searching for passionate and empathetic Nursery Practitioners to join a welcoming nursery in Gloucester. You will be supporting children aged 0–5, creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where they can learn and grow through play. Whether you are at the beginning of your childcare career or already qualified, we encourage you to apply - especially if you have experience with play‑based learning, sensory play, outdoor exploration or child‑led learning approaches. Your Responsibilities May Include (but are not limited to): Facilitating engaging, sensory and play‑based activities that meet children’s developmental needs Supporting children’s play, learning and emotional development throughout the day Assisting with daily routines, mealtimes, toileting and general care Creating stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments Building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families Working collaboratively as part of a supportive nursery team Contributing to observations, assessments and planning What We Are Looking For: A positive, caring individual with a genuine passion for Early Years education Experience supporting young children (0–5) in nurseries, preschools, nannying, playwork, youth clubs, or family care Experience or interest in sensory play, messy play, circle time activities, early communication and exploratory learning Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential Strong communication skills, reliability and a team‑focused approach A willingness to learn, develop and grow within the Early Years sector What We Offer: Easy digital admin and communication through the myTP app Competitive weekly pay based on experience Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant Access to CPD and training through our CPD Academy A chance to make a meaningful impact in the early stages of a child’s development Valuable foundation experience for anyone progressing in childcare or teaching How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.