Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner (EL373m)

Salary: £24,784 (pro rata per annum)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Hours: 30 per week
Location: Crewe, Starting Point Nursery 

We are seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Starting Point Nursery on a fixed term contract. 
 
This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Nursery Practitioner who has a passion for working within the childcare and education industry, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join our team in the daily care and development of children within the nursery environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

•    To welcome and assist child(ren) on arrival and departure; 
•    To provide comprehensive verbal handover to parents; 
•    To ensure the child(ren) feel included with their peers at all times including snack and mealtimes; 
•    To provide constant supervision and support; 
•    Provide daily assistance and support to all children as required; 
•    Support and deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum; 
•    Contribute to planning and preparation of daily activities; 
•    Provide a safe and stimulating environment for all children; and 
•    Promote the welfare of children and young people. 

Key Person Specification Requirements:

•    GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent); 
•    Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards; 
•    Update to date knowledge of current educational practice – latest EYFS (September 2025); 
•    Ability to use information technology to supplement education (Iconnect/Parentzone): 
•    Proven skills in working with children and understanding their needs; and 
•    Enhanced DBS check. 
 
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.  
 
If you’re interested in this role, please apply by 11.59pm on 2 July 2026
 
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies. 
 
The selection process will take place on 9 July 2026.
 
Benefits: 
 
•    Access to world-class facilities 
•    Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas               below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk. 
o    Equality and Diversity 
o    Information, Advice and Guidance 
o    Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 
o    Principles of Customer Service 
•    Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification 
•    Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities 
•    Competitive salary 
•    Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS) 
•    Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day 
•    Onsite fitness and childcare facilities 
•    Employee benefit platform 
•    Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon 
•    Free onsite parking 
•    Employee Referral Scheme 
•    Staff Awards 
 
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.   
 
About Us  
  
Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.  The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.   
  
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.  
  
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.  
  
The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.   
  
Crewe Campus   
  
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.  As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:   
  
•    A multi-purpose sports hall;  
•    Climbing wall;  
•    Fitness gym;  
•    TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;  
•    Mock aircraft cabin;  
•    Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;  
•    Hair, beauty and barbering salons;  
•    Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and  
•    New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).  
 
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.