Nursery Practitioner – Exeter
£14.25 – £16.00 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Immediate Start
Do you have a passion for helping little minds grow, explore and discover?
Are you a qualified Level 2, Level 3 Practitioner or Teacher with QTS looking for flexibility?
✨ Would you love a role where no two days are the same, and you can make a real difference?
If you're nodding YES, TeacherActive would love to hear from you!
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Nursery Practitioners to join our fantastic network of nurseries and early years settings across Exeter and the surrounding areas.
Whether you're looking for a few days a week or regular flexible work, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle!
What does the role involve?
Creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5.
Supporting children's learning and development through play-based activities.
Building positive relationships with children, parents and nursery teams.
Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and outdoor play.
Following the EYFS framework and promoting children's individual development.
Ensuring safeguarding and children's wellbeing remain a top priority.
What are we looking for?
Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification, or QTS.
Previous experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
A genuine passion for working with young children.
A caring, patient and enthusiastic personality.
Confidence working with different age groups, from babies to preschool.
Flexibility, reliability and the ability to adapt to different nursery environments.
A good understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS framework.
What's in it for you?
Competitive pay: £14.25–£16.00 per hour.
Flexible day-to-day work to suit your availability.
Varied shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Opportunities across a range of welcoming nurseries in Exeter.
Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant.
Opportunities to gain experience in different Early Years environments.
Access to ongoing professional development.
Ready to join us?
If you're passionate about Early Years and want a role that works around YOU, I'd love to have a chat!
01392 693 313
Apply today and help make every little day a big adventure!
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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
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.

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