The team at Ortus Recruitment are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to prepare young children for their future by supporting in their emotional, social and academic development. You will play a key role in helping them develop their personalities and minds by exposing them to ideas and experiences that will help them gain a solid grounding in the world.

You will be responsible for providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for development to thrive and children to learn, play and grow. You will lead phonics and reading interventions in small groups to raise attainment, liaise with parents/carers, manage behaviour in the classroom, supervise playtime and organise the classroom. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of early childhood education, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to providing quality services to our students.

Nursery Practitioner expectations:

• Prior experience working in a setting with children under the age of 5
• Ability to build positive rapports with staff members and children
• Can commit to working on a long-term and full-time basis (Mon – Fri, 8am – 3:30pm)
• Passion for supporting children of all backgrounds and abilities including SEN children
• Adept knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Ability to lead interventions e.g. phonics and reading
• Ability to implement effective behaviour management

Benefits of working with Ortus Recruitment:

• £80 – £100 daily rate (PAYE, NO UMBRELLA COMPANY FEES)
• Opportunities for training and CPD courses to enhance skillset
• Potential to secure permanent contract after 20 working weeks
• Potential to be placed on teacher training programme
• Generous referral scheme
• Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

The school are looking to trial candidates immediately, so apply today to be considered for the role!