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Nursery Practitioner (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193227
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp entry Level 11 November 2026
East of England
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Education Details

Early Years Care Early Years fe college

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Temporary

Location: the East of England

Are you passionate about supporting young children through their earliest years of learning?

About the Role

You'll join the nursery team at a further education provider, working as part of a team providing quality care and education to a high standard. You'll support children aged 0 to 5 through the daily routines that help them grow in confidence and independence.

No formal teaching qualifications are required — just a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children in their early learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Implementing day-to-day routines, including tidying away nursery activities.
  • Preparing snacks and drinks for tea time.
  • Supporting children's independence through care routines.
  • Attending room and team meetings.
  • Working as part of a team to provide quality care and education.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Level 2 childcare qualification
  • Level 2 in English and maths
  • Experience of working with children across the ages of 0 to 5
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain
  • Enhanced DBS, or a willingness to obtain

What We Offer

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Support and guidance throughout your placement
  • The opportunity to inspire and shape the next generation

If you're ready to make a difference to children in their earliest years, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Support and guidance throughout placement

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Paulo Dos Santos

Paulo Dos Santos

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Local Government Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • Level 2 childcare qualification
  • Level 2 in English and maths
  • Experience of working with children aged 0 to 5
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training or willingness to obtain
  • Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain

Benefits

  • • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • • Support and guidance throughout placement

Skills & Qualifications

Early years careChildcare routinesTeam workingSafeguardingChild development 0-5 years

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