Early Years Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Free parking

On-site training

Supportive staff

Professional development

Immediate start

Regular work

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner in Bishop's Stortford. The role involves supporting children across the nursery, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, and working with a friendly team to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences.

Ideal candidates will hold Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare, have nursery experience, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Positive and reliable attitude to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children across the nursery and contribute to learning and development.
• Help provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver day-to-day care and activities.

Skills

Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years

Nursery experience

Communication and teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Bishop’s Stortford

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join a fantastic early years setting in Bishop’s Stortford.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Nursery Practitioner who is looking to secure regular work within a welcoming, high-quality nursery environment. The setting places a strong focus on providing children with engaging learning experiences, supporting their development and creating a positive environment for both children and staff.

Nursery Practitioner – The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be supporting children across the nursery, helping to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. You will work alongside an experienced team and contribute to the children’s learning, development and day-to-day care.

The Nursery Practitioner role is available for an immediate start, although candidates currently working a notice period can also be considered.

What the nursery can offer

• Free breakfast and lunch prepared by the on‑site chef
• Free parking available on site
• On‑site training and development
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Immediate start available
• Regular opportunities for work

Pay

The rate of pay will depend on your qualification and experience, with rates starting from £14.25 per hour.

What we are looking for

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• A positive and reliable approach to work
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Job Details

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £14.25 to £17 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: CM23
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Contract

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.

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