# Nursery PractitionerEmployer: Nerrols Primary School & NurseryLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 10th November 2026Expires: 24th November 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583580* Share :* Print**Nursery Practitioner at Nerrols Primary School**Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a desire to make a positive impact on young children's lives? If so, we would love to hear from you!**About Us:**Huish Nurseries @ Nerrols Primary School l is a well-established, friendly nursery dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months - 4 years old, open 50 weeks of the year from 8:00am- 6:00pm Monday to Friday.We believe in creating a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can explore, learn, and develop at their own pace.**We are looking for candidates who are able to:*** Provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children and families.* Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's developmental milestones.* Observe, assess, and record children's progress to ensure they are reaching their full potential.* Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.* Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating setting, adhering to health and safety policies.* Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures of the nursery* Work collaboratively and enthusiastically with a team to ensure high standards of care and education.* Communicate effectively with parents/carers, keeping them informed about their child's progress.**Requirements:*** Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (or equivalent).* GCSEs in Maths and English are essential.* Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is desirable.* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.* Strong communication skills and a caring, patient approach.* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.* Paediatric first aid, a current safeguarding certificate and a food hygiene certificate are desirable.**Hours:** 25 hours per week, all year-round. Hours - Monday - Friday 13:00pm until 18:00pm**Salary:**For Level 2 qualified: start at £26,403 FTE , moving to £26,824 FTE ( £13.47 per hour SCP 8) following a successful probation.For Level 3 qualified: start at £27,254 FTE, moving to £27,694 FTE (£13.91 per hour SCP10) following successful probation.For Level 6 qualified: start at £27,694 FTE, moving to £28,142 (£14.13 SCP 11) following successful probation.**Contract term:** Permanent/Part-time**Start date:** ASAP*The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.**The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.**We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual* #J-18808-Ljbffr