Job description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – EYFS
Location: Bexhill
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you an experienced and passionate Early Years Practitioner looking to make a lasting impact in a nurturing Nursery environment?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive setting in Bexhill from September. This full-time, long-term role is perfect for someone with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and a genuine love for supporting young children’s development.

Role Overview:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will help to deliver high-quality early years education through creative, play-based learning. You will work alongside a dedicated team to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child feels valued.

Responsibilities for Nursery Practitioner:

  • Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Create and maintain a safe, stimulating environment.
  • Assist in planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities.
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Contribute to observations and assessments to monitor progress.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Hold a recognised Early Years qualification.
  • Have experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
  • Be patient, enthusiastic, and committed to child-centred practice.
  • Provide a full, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with any gaps explained).
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What GSL Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily pay rates.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
  • Opportunities in warm and inclusive early years environments.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the Nursery Practitioner role, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.