Nursery Play Worker

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Term Time + 20 days to be worked in the school holidays (scheduled by the Manager)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 12-6pm, 27.5 hours per week
Holiday hours will be scheduled either, 7.30-1.30pm or 12-6pm
Salary: Grade 4 Scale point 7-10 
Required: June 2026

Are you a flexible, adaptable, and experienced practitioner holding a full and relevant Minimum Level 2 Early Years or equivalent qualification?
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive, professional, experienced practitioner, with excellent knowledge of early years and the Early Years Foundation Stage, to join our nursery team. You will hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or equivalent. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified and experienced individuals. The successful applicant will work alongside a dedicated team in the nursery.

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Essential

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and working with 3- & 4-year-old children in an early year’s environment
• Qualified to a minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Flexibility and adaptability in a busy environment with the ability to be proactive, creative, and energetic
• Experience of contributing to interesting, educational, and purposeful play activities
• Ability to support the team in set up, and resourcing of the learning environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of nursery age children with special educational needs and/or medical needs

Can you

• Support children to gain self-confidence, participate and form relationships with others
• Follow direction from the Nursery Teacher, Manager and Early Years Practitioner
• Under supervision support senior staff to deliver differentiated activities and specialist programmes
• Build and maintain effective relationships with children and staff
• Work as part of a team

Application
Download an application pack: https://fieldingprimary.ovw6.juniperwebsites.co.uk/jobs . Apply to Jenny Eastwood, HR & Data Administrator, Jobs@fielding.ealing.sch.uk.

Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality. 

Safeguarding

We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

Closing date: Thursday 9th July 2026 at 9am.

Interviews: Thursday 16 July 2026.

Assessment: Thursday 16th July 2026 .