Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Lewisham, South East London
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.50–£16 per hour (PAYE)
Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner who loves helping children learn, grow and discover the world around them?
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive nursery team, with competitive hourly pay and the potential for ongoing work?
TeacherActive is delighted to be working with fantastic private day nurseries in Lewisham who are looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioners to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a setting that values children's individual needs and is passionate about providing high-quality early years education.
You will play an important role in creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment, supporting children's daily routines and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking to develop your experience in a new setting, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your next step!
The nursery is looking for someone who can bring enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine passion for childcare, with the opportunity for long-term work and potential permanent employment.
The successful Nursery Practitioner must have:
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
A valid Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate.
A good understanding of the EYFS framework.
Experience supporting children's learning and development.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
A caring, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
In return, you can expect to receive:
£14.50 per hour for Level 2 qualified practitioners.
£15 - £16 per hour for Level 3 qualified practitioners.
The opportunity to secure ongoing, long-term work.
Potential permanent employment for the right candidate.
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7.
A straightforward onboarding process.
Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression.
TeacherActive's referral scheme, offering up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are deducted, with no agency admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.
If you're passionate about making a difference in children's early years and would love to hear more, click APPLY NOW, and I will be in touch!
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 020 7858 6655
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.
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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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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.
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