Job description
Nursery Practitioner
Location: St Leonards
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start date: September 2025
Contract type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner eager to support children’s development in a caring and dynamic early years setting?
GSL Education are looking for a committed Nursery Practitioner to join early years teams in St Leonards from September 2025. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to the nurturing and educational growth of young children in a welcoming environment.
In this role, you will support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum by assisting with activities that promote children’s learning, social skills, and wellbeing.
To be a successful Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with planning and delivering play-based learning activities in line with EYFS
- Supporting children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development
- Observing, recording, and assessing children’s progress
- Ensuring a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for all children
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers
- Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
Requirements for a Nursery Practitioner:
- Relevant qualification in early years (Level 2 or Level 3 preferred)
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 in a nursery or early years setting as a Nursery or Early Years Practitioner or similar
- Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development principles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient, caring, and reliable with a proactive approach
- Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL?
- Access to rewarding roles tailored to your skills and preferences
- Support from experienced recruitment consultants dedicated to education
- Opportunities for long-term placements
- Commitment to your ongoing professional development and safeguarding
Make a difference in early years education with GSL – apply today as a Nursery Practitioner and start shaping young lives tomorrow!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Nursery Practitioner” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.