Early Years Senior Nursery Practitioner

Job summary

Senior Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Early Years 

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU
Salary: £14.60 per hour
Hours: Full?time | 40 hours per week

Shooting Stars Wolverhampton is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly Early Years team. Working closely with the Room Leader, this is a great opportunity if you’re ready to develop leadership skills, support others and take the next step in your Early Years career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Room Leader in delivering outstanding Early Years provision
• Act as a Key Person, building trusted relationships with children and families
• Lead and support planning and delivery of engaging EYFS activities
• Mentor and guide team members, students and apprentices
• Maintain accurate observations, records and learning journeys
• Promote a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Contribute to Ofsted requirements and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with external professionals to support SEND needs

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for an experienced, committed early years professional who is:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant)
• Experience in a children’s day nursery
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection
• Confident in supporting children with SEND
• Ability to lead, motivate and support others
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, child?centred care

Why Join Shooting Stars Wolverhampton?

We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and creating a workplace where you feel valued every day.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate + annual pay & benefits review
• 50% childcare discount
• Paid holiday that increases with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression pathways
• Flexible employment contracts
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS check
• Dedicated team break room with snacks
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials and annual recognition events

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including those regarded as "spent." Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference vetting.

Benefits

Why Join Shooting Stars Wolverhampton?

We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and creating a workplace where you feel valued every day.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate + annual pay & benefits review
• 50% childcare discount
• Paid holiday that increases with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression pathways
• Flexible employment contracts
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS check
• Dedicated team break room with snacks
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials and annual recognition events

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