Nursery Nurse

Nursery Practitioner

Location: West Bridgford, NG2
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £16.50 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who understands how important those early learning experiences are in shaping a child's development?

Do you have a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, an equivalent qualification, or at least 6 months of relevant experience working with young children?

Can you confidently support children's learning through creative play, purposeful continuous provision and engaging activities that encourage independence?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with an Early Years setting in West Bridgford (NG2) that is looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Practitioner. The setting places a strong emphasis on creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, explore their interests and build essential skills through meaningful play-based learning.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will join the team on a full-time basis, working varied shifts which may begin at 8:00am or finish as late as 6:00pm. You will support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, plan and facilitate engaging activities, encourage learning through continuous provision and deliver small group sessions tailored to children's developmental stages. You will also support personal care, promote independence and use your knowledge of the Early Learning Goals to help children make progress.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, an equivalent qualification, or a minimum of 6 months' relevant experience working within an Early Years setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS curriculum, Early Learning Goals and the importance of child-led learning
• Experience supporting children through continuous provision, purposeful play and small group activities
• Confidence supporting children's individual developmental needs, including personal care and daily routines
• A caring, patient and proactive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing. Being able to drive would be beneficial but is not essential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you're looking for a Nursery Practitioner opportunity where you can use your Early Years knowledge, bring fresh ideas into the setting and make a positive difference to children's development, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss the role further.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 8241888

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.