Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing)
Nursery Play Worker
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Nursery Play Worker
Grade 4 £23,080 pa to £24,084 pa
27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,12:00pm - 6:00pm (Holiday hours will be scheduled either, 7.30-1.30pm or 12-6pm )
39 weeks, term time + 20 days to be worked in the school holidays (scheduled by the Manager)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
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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
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Download an application pack: https://fieldingprimary.ovw6.juniperwebsites.co.uk/jobs
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Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, and appointment will be conditional subject to clearance by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checks-detailed-guidance
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexuality.
Closing date: 9:00am on Monday 8 June 2026
Interview date: Friday 12 June 2026
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