Nursery Practitioner

Costessey Primary School, part of Evolution Academy Trust

📅 Start Date: 13/04/2026
🕒 Hours: 30hrs Term Time + 1, plus 9hrs After School Club Term Time only
💰 Grade: D – £25583 - £25989

 Are you a fantastic Nursery Practitioner?

Do you love creating language rich environments, filled with enthusiasm, creativity and high-quality interactions?

Could you be the next fabulous addition to our school Nursery?

 We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking school where inclusion, high expectations and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion, providing tailored support to individuals and small groups to help them access learning and experience success.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance learning and attainment, contributing to a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.

 Key Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Deliver the Nursery Curriculum to the highest standards.
• Promote inclusion and encourage participation of all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Deliver targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Contribute to assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress.
• Support behaviour management in line with school policy.
• Work positively with parents, carers and external professionals.

 The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Hold GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent).
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Have a good understanding of inclusive practice and safeguarding.
• Be calm, patient, resilient and committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification and paediatric first aid training are desirable.

 Why Join Us?

At Costessey Primary, we are proud to:

• Be part of Evolution Academy Trust and its collaborative ‘One Trust’ ethos.
• Provide high-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and excellence for all pupils.

 We encourage school visits, if you would like to discuss the role or book a visit to the school please contact the school office.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required. 

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration