Mobile Nursery Practitioner

Mobile Nursery Practitioner

Grade 4. Paypoint 6

Salary:9840 (Actual)

One Year Fixed Term 20 Hours Per week (In the first instance)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm dynamic and supportive early years environment working closely with staff and children to deliver high-quality childcare and learning experiences. Based across all three of our nurseries you will also be part of the wider LiFE Multi-Academy Trust. Our nurseries are located across Leicestershire including Ibstock Nursery in Ibstock Bosworth Academy Day Nursery in Desford and Teddies Nursery in Countesthorpe.

We value our early years practitioners highly and are committed to providing continuous professional developmentespecially important in the ever-evolving world of early childhood education.

Further information about the Trust can be found on our website.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to one of our nursery locations before applying please contact Miss Becky Jarvis (MAT Early Years Lead Practitioner) at the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To contribute to the high-quality care learning and development of children in the early years setting ensuring a safe stimulating and nurturing environment.
• Support the planning delivery and evaluation of age-appropriate learning activities that promote childrens development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Build strong positive relationships with children families and colleagues providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
• Observe and assess childrens development maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports on progress.
• Promote childrens independence social skills and self-confidence through structured and free-play activities.
• Support childrens health wellbeing and safety including following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the wider early years team to ensure continuity of care and high standards of practice.
• Contribute to the planning and preparation of resources and the learning environment to meet the needs of all children.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and reflective practice to continually improve skills and practice.
• Assist with transitions including supporting children moving into school or new settings ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
• Other duties
• To support the vision statement and ethos of the Trust and Trust schools and nurseries.
• To attend and benefit from appropriate in-house and external meetings and training opportunities
• To undertake training in accordance with job requirements and performance reviews
• To comply with the requirements of equal opportunities Child Protection data protection copyright Health & Safety and other relevant legislation and college policy

To apply please visit eteach to complete an application form by 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note: If we receive a high volume of applications we may close the vacancy earlyso we encourage early applications.

Interviews will take place after Monday 5th January 2026 (date to be confirmed).

As a Trust we believe that every member of staff plays a pivotal role in achieving our core value of Bringing Learning to LiFE. Our values and ethos run throughout each school and Nurserys unique culture and we are committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for our children and to serve our local communities.