Nursery Practitioner

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role in a school setting for January 2026?

Flourish Education is currently recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Evesham working within their Pre-School class. This full-time position is set to begin after the October half-term and offers long-term stability, with the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate.


You will be working with children aged 3–4 years, supporting their early development through play-based learning and outdoor activities. The school has a strong Early Years ethos, a well-established team, and is known for its inclusive, nurturing approach. Staff at the school regularly highlight the positive culture and team-focused environment.


Key Responsibilities for this Nursery Practitioner:
  • Support children aged 3–4 in their daily routines and learning
  • Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
  • Promote positive behaviour and build strong relationships with pupils and staff
  • Help maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment
  • Collaborate with the class teacher and wider Early Years team
Essential Requirements to work as an Early Years Assistant:
  • A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or Early Years Practitioner in a UK school or nursery setting
  • A solid understanding of child development and the EYFS curriculum
  • A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months
  • Two strong references that confirm your experience in a similar role
What Flourish Education Offers:
  • Competitive daily rate: £88.92 – £98.41
  • Holiday pay (12.07% of your day rate)
  • Pension contributions
  • FREE Safeguarding & Prevent Duty training (including FGM and abuse modules)
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
This Nursery Practitioner position is in Evesham, which is easily commutable from Pershore, Stratford-upon-Avon, Broadway, Honeybourne, Badsey and Offenham. The schools offer excellent transport links and onsite parking.

Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. We act as both an employment and business agency.