Early Years Educator

TeacherActive; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for a positive day nursery in Nottingham. This role requires a Level 3 qualification and involves working with children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring engaging, safe activities in a nurturing environment. Benefits include guaranteed payment, continuous professional development courses, and excellent support during the onboarding process. Apply to join a thriving nursery that values child engagement and career advancement.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gold Standard qualification is a welcome addition.
• Knowledge of EYFS curriculum is essential.
• Ability to adapt to various situations is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support children from ages 6 weeks to 4 years across all rooms.
• Work with a team to ensure child engagement in a safe environment.
• Report directly to the Nursery Manager with career progression opportunities available.

Skills

Adaptability

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

East Midlands/ contract / £13.69 - 15.50 per hour

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a day nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive day nursery in Nottingham, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after children in both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age‑appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment.

About the Role

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, on a long‑term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work across all rooms, supporting children from ages 6 weeks up to 4 years. In a time of growth for this Nursery, career progression opportunities are also available for the right Nursery Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Gold Standard welcome
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum
• Adaptability

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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 Nursery Practitioners 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.

Application Process

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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

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