Nursery Nurse - Early Years Practitioner 

Do you have a passion for helping young children grow, learn and thrive? Are you nurturing, enthusiastic and committed to giving every child the very best start in life? If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Inspiring Futures Through Learning, we believe every child deserves a safe, happy and stimulating environment where curiosity is encouraged and confidence can flourish. We are looking for a caring and dedicated Nursery Nurse Level 1 to join our Early Years team, supporting our wonderful 3 and 4 year olds within a vibrant primary school setting.

About Our School

Whitehouse Primary School is a vibrant and growing school at the heart of the Whitehouse community in Milton Keynes. Guided by our vision to “Aspire, Believe, Achieve… Together,” we are committed to creating an inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our school offers bright, engaging learning spaces, a nurturing ethos and a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on fostering positive relationships with children, families and staff, and on creating an inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed and celebrated. Through an exciting and creative curriculum, we aim to ignite a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in all of our children.

What you’ll do

As part of our friendly and supportive team, you will:

• Create a welcoming, engaging and inspiring learning environment where children can learn through play
• Support the development of 3 and 4 year olds emotionally, socially and academically in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues to help every child reach their full potential
• Observe, monitor and record children’s progress and celebrate their achievements
• Help maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment where children feel valued and cared for
• Support children’s personal care needs with dignity, sensitivity and kindness
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide the best outcomes for children
• Play an active role in promoting inclusive practice and provision for children with Special Educational Needs across the Early Years setting
• Support the identification of additional needs and contribute to targeted planning to ensure all children are fully supported in their learning and development
• Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and targeted support programmes to help children achieve positive outcomes
• Work closely with the SENCO, outside agencies and families to support individual children and celebrate progress
• Adapt activities and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all learners and ensure every child can thrive

What we’re looking for

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about Early Years education and child development
• Experienced or interested in working with nursery-aged children in a school environment
• Knowledgeable about inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Keen to learn, develop and contribute to the wider life of the school

Why join us?

At Inspiring Futures Through Learning, we are proud of our supportive school communities where staff are valued, encouraged and empowered to make a real difference. You will be joining a Trust that is committed to professional development, collaboration and creating inspiring futures for both children and staff alike.

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help shape young lives during one of the most important stages of their development and be part of a caring and dedicated school community.

Safeguarding Statement

Inspiring Futures Through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List clearance.