Nursery Practitioner – Level 2 & Level 3

Location: TQ12 – Newton Abbot, Torquay & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £14.25 – £16.00 per hour
Contract: Flexible / Day-to-Day / Short-Term / Long-Term

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner who loves bringing creativity and excitement into children's everyday learning?

Do you enjoy helping little learners build confidence, independence and new skills through play?

Are you looking for flexible nursery work where every day brings something different?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a variety of welcoming nurseries and Early Years settings across TQ12, Newton Abbot, Torquay and surrounding areas.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our growing team, with opportunities available for an immediate start.

Whether you're looking for occasional shifts, regular weekly work or longer-term placements, we have opportunities to suit your availability.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

• Ability to drive and reliably commute to nursery settings across TQ12 and surrounding areas

• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework

• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach to working with children

• Confidence supporting children from babies through to preschool age

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Flexibility to adapt to different nursery environments

• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable but not essential)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children's learning and development through creative, play-based activities

• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment

• Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, outdoor play and personal care

• Encouraging children's independence, confidence and communication skills

• Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery teams

• Following safeguarding procedures and EYFS guidelines

• Working collaboratively with nursery staff to provide high-quality childcare

What TeacherActive can offer you:

• Competitive pay of £14.25 – £16.00 per hour

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule

• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

• Opportunities to gain experience across different Early Years settings

• Access to our referral scheme

• PAYE payment options

Interested? Apply today!

If you're a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, can reliably travel around TQ12, Newton Abbot, Torquay and surrounding areas, and are ready to start ASAP, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Klaudia at TeacherActive

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01392 693 313

Apply today and start making a difference in Early Years settings across South Devon!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.