Nursery Practitioner
Milk Education is recruiting a warm, enthusiastic, and committed Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive nursery team on a part-time basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate early years professional who thrives in a child-centred environment and is dedicated to supporting young children during their crucial early development years.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Act as a Keyworker or Co-Keyworker for children aged 2–3 years, building strong, nurturing relationships.
2. Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
3. Contribute to planning and observations alongside the wider team to ensure engaging, age-appropriate activities.
4. Create an inviting, stimulating, and play-based learning environment that encourages exploration and curiosity.
5. Complete termly summative assessments and two-year progress checks where required.
6. Communicate effectively with parents, including holding meetings to discuss children’s progress and development.
7. Promote children’s wellbeing, safety, and positive behaviour at all times.
Essential / Desirable Requirements:
8. Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred).
9. Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
10. Experience working with 2–3 year olds in an early years setting.
11. A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to early years education.
12. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a friendly team.
13. Paediatric First Aid training (desirable).
Benefits to YOU:
14. Competitive rates of pay.
15. Term-time working – supporting a healthy work-life balance.
16. Speedy registration process and fast-track compliance.
17. 5-Star rated education agency with 3,000+ reviews across Google & Facebook.
18. Access to exclusive nursery and school partnerships.
19. FREE access to our Perks Portal, offering a wide range of discounts.
20. 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses via Milk Academy, including EYFS training.
21. FREE lesson plans, resources, and early years support materials.
22. Educator wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub.
23. Ongoing support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.
24. Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.
How to Apply
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0115 7722772