Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 Qualified) Location: Gloucester (GL1) Hours: Full Time or Part Time (Monday-Friday) Salary: £14.25 - £15.40 per hour (depending on experience) About the Role A warm and nurturing nursery setting in Gloucester (GL1) is seeking a caring, energetic and dedicated Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join their Early Years team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children aged 0–5 through play‑based learning, sensory exploration and high‑quality early education. You’ll be working within a friendly team that prioritises child wellbeing, communication and development. What You’ll Be Doing As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Support babies, toddlers and preschool children aged 0–5 in daily routines and learning activities Set up and deliver sensory play, creative activities and early learning experiences Assist with behaviour management using calm, positive, child‑centred strategies Build strong, nurturing relationships with children and families Provide engaging indoor and outdoor play opportunities Follow EYFS guidelines to support developmental milestones Maintain a safe, clean and inclusive learning environment Support the team with observations and record‑keeping when required What We’re Looking For We are seeking candidates who have: Level 2 Early Years / Childcare qualification (essential) Experience working with children aged 0–5 Knowledge of sensory activities, child development and early learning routines Strong communication skills and a warm, nurturing approach Good behaviour‑management techniques and a calm, patient manner A proactive, reliable and team‑focused attitude An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) What We Offer Competitive weekly pay reflective of experience and responsibilities Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for continued development Streamlined admin through our online portal The chance to make a meaningful impact in a caring, child‑focused nursery setting How to Apply If you’re passionate about supporting early years children and creating joyful learning experiences, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or email your CV to: 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.