Early Years Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

PAYE payroll with no admin charges

On-site work in Exeter

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Exeter for flexible, on-site, temporary work. The role requires Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualifications and the ability to adapt across Early Years rooms and age groups.

You will help provide a safe, engaging environment where children can learn and develop, with a nurturing and empathetic approach throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across different Early Years rooms and age groups.
• A caring and empathetic approach.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Adapt confidently between rooms and age groups to support children's learning.
• Support children's development and learning in welcoming nursery environments.

Skills

Flexible across rooms

Empathetic approach

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £16 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: EX4

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Do you enjoy creating a safe and engaging environment where young children can learn and develop?

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work in Exeter?

Can you confidently adapt your approach to support children across different Early Years rooms and age groups?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with Early Years settings in Exeter to support their need for a Nursery Practitioner. The successful Nursery Practitioner will work within welcoming nursery environments, helping to provide a safe, positive and engaging setting where children can learn and develop.

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner for flexible, part‑time, day‑to‑day and short‑term work, supporting children across all Early Years age groups. The Nursery Practitioner will be expected to adapt confidently between rooms, support children's learning and development, and provide an empathetic and nurturing approach throughout the day.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working with children within an Early Years or nursery setting
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work flexibly across different Early Years rooms and age groups
• A caring and empathetic approach
• A flexible and adaptable attitude

Benefits

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
• 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.

Terms and Conditions apply

At TeacherActive

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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