Nursery Practitioner

Are you looking for a full-time role within Early Years? We are currently working alongside a highly regarded Nursery in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham to recruit a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to start in January 2026. This role will be 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working across all age groups in the setting. You will need to hold a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years or Childcare to be considered for this role.

Requirements of applicant:

• You must have at least a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS National Curriculum
• Experienced supporting children across all nursery age groups
• Confident providing personal care to children
• Calm and caring nature when adapting support methods to the needs of each child

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tailor support methods to the individual needs of each child in your care
• Regularly update children’s diaries and feedback to parents on progress
• Provide personal care to children to ensure a high standard of personal hygiene
• Encourage the social development of all children during lesson and play times
• Plan learning activities to encourage the intellectual and social development of each child
• Ensure all children always feel safe and their welfare is always looked after

Benefits of working with us:

• You will be paid a competitive hourly wage, based on your experience
• Supportive management team to guide you in your role
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Fast, effective compliance service
• £200 for any successful referral of Teachers, Teaching Assistants or Nursery Staff
• You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training
• The option of working under a PAYE or Umbrella pay scheme

Salary: £11.21 – £17 per hour (Reviewed after 12 weeks placement*)

We are proud to be a leading provider in the Early Years sector. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with us will give you access to:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Continuous learning and development
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Nurseries and Schools
• Competitive hourly rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.