Job description
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Shoreham
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about nurturing young children during their most important developmental years?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a caring and supportive nursery setting in Shoreham. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves working with children aged 0-5 and wants to make a meaningful impact during their early learning journey.
About the Role: As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll provide high-quality care and education for children in their early years. You'll create engaging activities that support development across all areas of learning while ensuring each child feels safe, happy, and valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support children's development
- Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining detailed records
- Create a nurturing, stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
- Support children's personal care needs with patience and sensitivity
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain health and safety standards
Job Requirements:
- Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or equivalent)
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 in nursery or childcare settings
- Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
- Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
- Friendly and supportive consultants to guide you through your placement
- Valuable experience in high-quality early years settings
- A chance to truly make a difference in children's early development
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.
For more information about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.
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.