Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Thornton Heath, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 197213 |
Summary
We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who holds a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification to join a supportive primary school in Thornton Heath, South London. This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated individual who holds a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification and is looking for a fulfilling long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
The school is well-known for its welcoming environment and excellent facilities, making it an ideal setting for early years exploration. We are also keen to hear from experienced Room Leaders who are seeking their next challenge.
The Position:
This full-time position is a key part of the school's daily nursery provision. Shifts will run from approximately 8:00 AM and potentially include evening cover finishing 6:00 PM. As a vital member of the nursery team, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality daily care and supervision for young children, assisting the Nursery Teacher and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Your Core Responsibilities:
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Assist the Nursery Teacher with engaging and educational activities across the early years curriculum.
Assist the Nursery Teacher with engaging and educational activities across the early years curriculum.
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Ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment is maintained for all children at all times.
Ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment is maintained for all children at all times.
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Support daily routines effectively, including mealtimes, sleep periods, and personal care.
Support daily routines effectively, including mealtimes, sleep periods, and personal care.
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Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils, parents, and fellow staff members.
Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils, parents, and fellow staff members.
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Contribute to tracking and recording children's development and progress.
Contribute to tracking and recording children's development and progress.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
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Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator or Childcare qualification ( Diploma in Childcare and Education, Diploma for Early Years Educators).
Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator or Childcare qualification ( Diploma in Childcare and Education, Diploma for Early Years Educators).
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Paediatric First Aid qualification is essential and must be valid.
Paediatric First Aid qualification is essential and must be valid.
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Prior experience working in an early years or nursery setting is essential.
Prior experience working in an early years or nursery setting is essential.
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Possess a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
Possess a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
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Demonstrate patience, creativity, and strong communication skills.
Demonstrate patience, creativity, and strong communication skills.
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Maintain a proactive and team-oriented approach to your work and duties, specialising in early years care.
Maintain a proactive and team-oriented approach to your work and duties, specialising in early years care.
What Long Term Futures Offers
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Competitive Daily Rate ranging from £95 - £115 (depending on experience).
Competitive Daily Rate ranging from £95 - £115 (depending on experience).
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Consistent full-time work with a long-term contract and a view to becoming permanent.
Consistent full-time work with a long-term contract and a view to becoming permanent.
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Immediate start (ASAP) available for the right candidate.
Immediate start (ASAP) available for the right candidate.
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Dedicated support and guidance from a personal knowledgeable consultant.
Dedicated support and guidance from a personal knowledgeable consultant.
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Trial days arranged in place of traditional interviews to ensure the placement is a perfect match.
Trial days arranged in place of traditional interviews to ensure the placement is a perfect match.
Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process:
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Submit your current CV for consideration.
Submit your current CV for consideration.
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Jack, our dedicated South London consultant, will then contact you to discuss your experience and arrange a trial day.
Jack, our dedicated South London consultant, will then contact you to discuss your experience and arrange a trial day.
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Complete registration and necessary compliance checks including right to work and DBS.
Complete registration and necessary compliance checks including right to work and DBS.
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If successful, begin your rewarding new role ASAP!
If successful, begin your rewarding new role ASAP!
Commutable Areas: The school is conveniently located and easily accessible from surrounding South London areas, including Norbury, Croydon, Streatham, and Mitcham.
The school is well-known for its welcoming environment and excellent facilities, making it an ideal setting for early years exploration. We are also keen to hear from experienced Room Leaders who are seeking their next challenge.
The Position:
This full-time position is a key part of the school's daily nursery provision. Shifts will run from approximately 8:00 AM and potentially include evening cover finishing 6:00 PM. As a vital member of the nursery team, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality daily care and supervision for young children, assisting the Nursery Teacher and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
Your Core Responsibilities:
-
Assist the Nursery Teacher with engaging and educational activities across the early years curriculum.
Assist the Nursery Teacher with engaging and educational activities across the early years curriculum.
-
Ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment is maintained for all children at all times.
Ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment is maintained for all children at all times.
-
Support daily routines effectively, including mealtimes, sleep periods, and personal care.
Support daily routines effectively, including mealtimes, sleep periods, and personal care.
-
Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils, parents, and fellow staff members.
Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils, parents, and fellow staff members.
-
Contribute to tracking and recording children's development and progress.
Contribute to tracking and recording children's development and progress.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
-
Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator or Childcare qualification ( Diploma in Childcare and Education, Diploma for Early Years Educators).
Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator or Childcare qualification ( Diploma in Childcare and Education, Diploma for Early Years Educators).
-
Paediatric First Aid qualification is essential and must be valid.
Paediatric First Aid qualification is essential and must be valid.
-
Prior experience working in an early years or nursery setting is essential.
Prior experience working in an early years or nursery setting is essential.
-
Possess a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
Possess a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
-
Demonstrate patience, creativity, and strong communication skills.
Demonstrate patience, creativity, and strong communication skills.
-
Maintain a proactive and team-oriented approach to your work and duties, specialising in early years care.
Maintain a proactive and team-oriented approach to your work and duties, specialising in early years care.
What Long Term Futures Offers
-
Competitive Daily Rate ranging from £95 - £115 (depending on experience).
Competitive Daily Rate ranging from £95 - £115 (depending on experience).
-
Consistent full-time work with a long-term contract and a view to becoming permanent.
Consistent full-time work with a long-term contract and a view to becoming permanent.
-
Immediate start (ASAP) available for the right candidate.
Immediate start (ASAP) available for the right candidate.
-
Dedicated support and guidance from a personal knowledgeable consultant.
Dedicated support and guidance from a personal knowledgeable consultant.
-
Trial days arranged in place of traditional interviews to ensure the placement is a perfect match.
Trial days arranged in place of traditional interviews to ensure the placement is a perfect match.
Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process:
-
Submit your current CV for consideration.
Submit your current CV for consideration.
-
Jack, our dedicated South London consultant, will then contact you to discuss your experience and arrange a trial day.
Jack, our dedicated South London consultant, will then contact you to discuss your experience and arrange a trial day.
-
Complete registration and necessary compliance checks including right to work and DBS.
Complete registration and necessary compliance checks including right to work and DBS.
-
If successful, begin your rewarding new role ASAP!
If successful, begin your rewarding new role ASAP!
Commutable Areas: The school is conveniently located and easily accessible from surrounding South London areas, including Norbury, Croydon, Streatham, and Mitcham.