Bridgwater College Academy Nursery is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our experienced team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant nursery setting located within a school, offering access to excellent resources and professional support.
Nursery Practitioner
Working Hours: 32 hours and 5 minutes per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year including INSET days)
Anticipated Start Date: September 2025
Actual Starting Salary: £17,761.20 per annum.
We provide care and early education for children aged 3 and above. Our nurturing and inclusive environment is focused on supporting children to thrive, learn, and develop through play and meaningful interactions.
What we re looking for:
* A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare or equivalent
* Experience working with young children in an early years setting
* A warm, professional approach and strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
* A collaborative, flexible mindset and team spirit
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver engaging activities that support individual learning and development
* Maintain learning journeys and records of children s progress
* Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and colleagues
* Uphold high standards of care, safety, and hygiene at all times
What we offer:
* Staff Rewards Scheme including discounts at high street retailers and supermarkets
* Staff Wellbeing Hub, offering online fitness sessions and 24/7 counselling support
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution of 24.4%)
* Free on-site car parking
Please note CVs are not accepted. Applicants must complete the full application form.
Application Deadline: Midnight, Monday 30th June, 2025.
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.