Nursery Practitioner

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Nursery Practitioner
Location: Derby (DE65)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, Full and Part Time Roles Available
Pay Scale: Up to £26,437 a Year
Duration: 12-Week Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP

Nursery Practitioner | Derby - DE65 | Full-Time | Qualified and Unqualified Roles | Immediate Start | Salary £26,437 | Full and Part Time Roles Available

The Opportunity:

Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming nursery setting in Derby (DE65), where learning and laughter go hand in hand. The setting prides itself on being more than just childcare - it's a supportive community that truly cares. We are currently recruiting a Nursery Practitioner to support across multiple rooms, working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, due to planned staff absences and a live permanent vacancy within the setting.

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on 8-hour rolling early and late shifts. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and early years education, ensuring a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

Support children aged 6 weeks to 5 years across different nursery rooms
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework
Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for all children
Support children's personal, social, and emotional development
Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain consistent routines and care standards
Observe, support, and record children's progress where required
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are always followed Who We're Looking For:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years (not essential)
Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Confident supporting children across multiple age ranges
A caring, reliable, and adaptable approach
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the nurseryCompliance & Vetting Requirements:

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Two references from the two most recent employers
Evidence of relevant qualifications
Right to Work documentationWhy Work with Long Term Futures?

Competitive daily rates of pay
Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities
Support from your dedicated recruitment consultant
Opportunities across Derbyshire and surrounding areas
Simple and supportive compliance processTrial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day
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Location:
Derby
Salary:
£26,437 /annum
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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