Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Burntwood
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£25,583 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Childcare EYFS Communication skills Teamwork Professional development Positive attitude

FULL DESCRIPTION

At Ridgeway Primary Academy, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage them to be ‘Open to Possibilities’ and believe that ‘Anything is Possible’ as they strive to achieve their best outcomes in all areas, whatever their personal starting points may be.

Key Responsibilities

  • To provide the highest levels of care and education for all children attending the settings.
  • Contribute to a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Undertake the role of key person
  • Supervise and support children at all times and ensure that all children are kept safe
  • Work as part of a team to ensure the Primitas values are maintained
  • Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
  • Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a positive attitude and creative ideas that inspire children to learn
  • Is passionate about providing high standards of care and education to meet the individual needs of our children.
  • Takes pride in maintaining positive working partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers.
  • Has good verbal and written communication skills
  • Has a commitment to continuing professional development
  • Holds an NVQ L2 or L3 in Childcare
  • Has experience of working with children in a EYFS setting either in a paid employment or through placements, desirable but not essential

Benefits:

  • Access continued professional development
  • Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you
  • Childcare discount
  • Access to free counselling services
  • A supportive team environment
  • A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes
  • Competitive salary
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to free gym membership
  • Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, online check and references.  You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please complete the application form, equality and monitoring form via the apply now button on the link below by 9.00 am on 1st May 2026

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