Nursery Practitioner

Permanent

All Year Round

Part time 16 Hours per week

TPLTSS(actual salary)

Plus various Company Benefits

TPLT are looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join Little Learners Nursery based at Castle Batch Primary School Academy in WestonsuperMare. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children helping them learn grow and thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment. If youre enthusiastic caring and ready to inspire little minds wed love to hear from you!

At Little Learners @ Castle Batch Primary School Academy we understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and we ensure our Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of the children in our care. Our purpose built classrooms Discoverers and Adventurers will have access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities with the outside area being an extension of the classroom.

As part of this role you will;

• Assist in the development and provision of a safe stimulating and welcoming programme of activity on a day to day basis.
• Meet the childrens developmental educational and care needs liaising with and forming positive partnerships with parents/carers.
• Participate in the planning of activities and care for children ensuring that the childrens learning and developmental needs are me.
• Provide a warm welcoming and supportive environment to the children and their families.
• Contribute to the planning monitoring and assessment cycle for age range/s. Contributes to learning diary and other assessment materials.
• Encourage children to enjoy and taste a range of foods develop healthy eating habits; eat foods that meet their dietary requirements and participate in the social aspects of eating.
• Assist relevant organisations and agencies in providing appropriate services to children and families in the Nursery.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

As a TPLT employee you will have access to incredible employee benefits including

The PLaTform Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

Healthshield Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.

Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.

CPD opportunities both internally & externally.

A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.

A Cycle to Work scheme.

Free onsite parking.

Flu vaccinations on site during the working day free of charge.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a firstclass education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also highachieving successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bindovers you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Orderprovide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 20 April 2025

Proposed Interview Date: 28 April 2025

Proposed Start Date: 01 September 2025