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Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
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Job Type: Permanent Location: South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire- Cheltenham/ Gloucester, Gloucestershire - Lydney, Gloucestershire - Dursley, Gloucestershire - Cheltenham Salary: Negotiable Start Date: Wed 27th May 2026 Contact Name: Bella Worboys Contact Email: bella@fiveeducation.co.uk Contact Phone: 01174226167
Job Description
Nursery Practitioner – SEND Support in Gloucestershire
Five Education are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and well-resourced setting in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting young children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities.
Previous experience working with children, particularly those with additional needs or Autism, is highly desirable. The successful candidate will be nurturing, resilient, and passionate about helping every child feel supported, safe, and included within the nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with nursery staff and parents/carers to support each child’s progress and wellbeing.
Help create a positive, inclusive, and safe environment throughout the nursery day.
Support children during meal times, outdoor play, and daily routines.
What We’re Looking For
Experience working with young children, ideally within a nursery, childcare, or SEND setting or transferable skills.
A calm, caring, and flexible approach to supporting children with a range of needs.
Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
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A genuine passion for early years development and inclusive practice.
Patience, resilience, and a proactive attitude towards supporting children’s wellbeing and behaviour.
Essential Requirements
Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer Sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas.
Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years).
Hold a current DBS check registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one*
Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
What can Five Education offer you?
Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days Recommending a friend bonus scheme Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Bella at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
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Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
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