Nursery Practitioner, Walsall

Reference: NPV37

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Fixed Term Contract ending April 2027

Base: YMCA Pelsall Village Day Nursery, WS3 4LX

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner for 12 months at our Pelsall Village Nursery where we offer childcare places for up to approximately 40 children.

Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be efficient, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to develop.

Benefits

Apart from the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to benefits on our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase depending on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock prices
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicant must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing date:

 26^th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA Application form to ensure you are considered for this role – you can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support with this. We do not accept CV’s.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.