Nursery Practitioner

Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours Per Week

£12.21 per hour (or age-related minimum wage if under 21)

You will be working 37.5 hours per week, on a rota between 8:00am and 6:00pm, covering one of the following shifts each day:

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 9:00am - 5:00pm
• 10:00am - 6:00pm

Each shift includes a 0.5 hour unpaid break (7.5 paid hours per day). No evenings or weekends. Overtime is available between 8:00am-6:00pm.

You will be primarily supporting children aged 18 months to 2.5 years, providing high quality care, following children’s interests, and supporting their individual needs.

This is a well-established, four-room nursery with:

• 68 children on roll
• A team of 23 staff
• A “home-from-home”, nurturing ethos
• A strong focus on child-led practice

The nursery supports a diverse community, including children who may require additional emotional and developmental support. They are looking for someone who is calm, patient and confident supporting children with varied needs.

• £12.21 per hour (or minimum wage if aged under 21)
• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays (20 days + 8 bank holidays)
• On-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Birthday day off
• Employee of the Term incentives
• Online training platform (Noodle Now) with access to mandatory and optional courses
• Paid training, including First Aid and Safeguarding
• Support for further NVQ progression

This is a supportive environment with clear opportunities for professional growth.

The interview process consists of:

• Stage 1: 30‑minute face‑to‑face interview
• Stage 2: 2‑hour play session (same day or arranged separately)

If you are a qualified, enthusiastic and nurturing practitioner looking for your next long‑term role in Worcester, we would love to hear from you.