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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Hastings
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Part-time roles also available)
Are you passionate about nurturing young children during their most important developmental years?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a caring and supportive nursery setting in Hastings, catering to children aged 0-5 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact during children's early learning journey in a warm, welcoming environment.
About the Role: This is a child-focused, hands-on role where you'll provide high-quality care and education for young children. You'll create engaging activities that support development across all areas of learning while ensuring each child feels safe, happy, and valued. The nursery prioritises play-based learning, emotional development, and building strong foundations for future learning.
Experience with EYFS framework, observations and assessments, sensory play, or supporting children with additional needs will be a strong advantage — but if you're still growing these skills, you're warmly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years
Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support development across all learning areas
Use observations and assessments to track children's progress and plan next steps
Create a nurturing, stimulating environment that promotes learning through play
Support children's personal care needs with patience and sensitivity
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Requirements:
Level 2/3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (or equivalent)
Experience working with children aged 0-5 in nursery or childcare settings
Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to undertake relevant training
Enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
Daily pay of £90–£100
Specialist support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities to develop early years expertise in a supportive team
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
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