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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
School Name: Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Location: High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, CO16 0DY
Hours:19.5 hours a week (Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8:30am-3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break)
Contract:Permanent
Salary:Scale 3, point 5-6, £11,559.15 - 11,742.41 (FTE £25,583.30 - £25,988.90)
Start Date:1st January 2026
About Us:Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is at the heart of the Thorpe-le-Soken village community. Our purpose-built nursery provides a warm and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. We pride ourselves on our close-knit community, where supportive relationships and teamwork create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. At Rolph, every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of educational experiences that foster their development as well-rounded, enthusiastic individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a stimulating, educational, and safe environment for children in which they can develop to their full potential.
Supervise pupils in their activities, at play, and at mealtimes.
Establish positive relationships with pupils and their parents/carers.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
NNEB or equivalent (essential).
Understand and implement school behaviour management policy.
Ability to manage groups of children, ensuring pupils remain on task.
Understand and support the differences in children and respond appropriately.
Working knowledge and experience of implementing the national curriculum and other learning programmes.
Understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments.
Understand the way in which play and games can support child development.
Understand and promote the value of emotional and physical well-being in children.
Take responsibility for own well-being.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A welcoming school community with a strong focus on well-being and inclusion.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Important Information:
Working 39 weeks per year (term time only)
Applications closing date: Midnight,2nd November 2025
Interviews:Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the deadline date so we strongly encourage a prompt application.
If you would like to apply, please complete the online application form via Essex School Jobs. Alternatively, please complete the Vines Trusts application form and return it toGemma.Williams@dcvst.org.
Safeguarding Statement:Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre-employment checks.