Nursery Practitioner – Full-Time / Part-Time
Location: Swindon (SN25)
Contract: Flexible
Working Hours: 8:30am–1:30pm, ideally 8:30am–5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
A warm, caring and welcoming nursery in Swindon (SN25) is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join their supportive team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a setting where children are at the heart of everything they do.
This lovely nursery is well known for its positive atmosphere, supportive leadership and close-knit team. Staff genuinely enjoy working here and are made to feel welcome from day one, creating a collaborative environment where everyone works together to provide the very best care for the children.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive through play. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll support children's learning and wellbeing while helping to create engaging activities that inspire curiosity and confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure children are safe, happy and well cared for at all times.
- Support children's learning through play, stories, songs and creative activities.
- Assist with daily routines including meals, toileting, personal care and rest times.
- Set up and tidy away engaging learning activities throughout the day.
- Keep play areas clean, organised and welcoming.
- Encourage positive behaviour and support children's social and emotional development.
- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively as part of a friendly and supportive team.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Kind, caring and passionate about working with young children.
- Friendly, patient and reliable.
- A positive and enthusiastic team player.
- Available to work part-time or full-time (8:30am–1:30pm, ideally 8:30am–5:30pm).
- Flexible and happy to support across different age groups within the nursery.
- Experienced within a nursery or childcare setting, although this is beneficial rather than essential.
- Qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years Childcare (desirable but not essential).
Working with Long-Term Teachers
We are an independent education recruitment agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools across the South West.
Long-Term Teachers was founded with the aim of providing a genuine, transparent and straightforward recruitment service. We pride ourselves on supporting every candidate throughout their journey, helping them secure a role that matches their experience, skills and career aspirations.
Your dedicated consultant will take the time to understand what you're looking for and will support you throughout the recruitment process, from compliance through to interview preparation and beyond.
We are proud members of the REC and maintain the highest standards of compliance, ensuring you receive expert guidance every step of the way.
In addition, you will receive:
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job opportunities
- Support and guidance throughout the compliance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and ongoing support
- Statutory employment rights, including sick pay, holiday pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Ref: INDT
Pay: £16.65-£18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
