Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Teacheractive Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a well-established nursery in Chelmsford. The role involves creating a safe and stimulating environment, planning activities, and supporting children's development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and a passion for childcare. This is a permanent position with 35 hours per week, offering an immediate start or flexibility until January 2026. The nursery is accessible via public transport and provides parking facilities.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• A proactive, caring and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Observing and assessing children’s progress and contributing to learning journals.
• Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development.
• Ensuring safeguarding and health policies are followed.
• Working collaboratively as part of a committed staff team.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Caring attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Chelmsford

Permanent Position | 35 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday | Immediate Start or January 2026

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Early Years professional looking for your next long-term opportunity? A warm and well‑established nursery in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. The setting is conveniently located near the train station and is easily accessible for both public transport users and drivers, with parking available on site.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5. Your duties will include:

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Observing and assessing children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and planning next steps
• Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare policies are followed consistently
• Working collaboratively as part of a committed staff team

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• A proactive, caring and positive attitude

About the Nursery

This is a long-standing, high-quality early years setting known for its caring environment, supportive leadership team and commitment to child‑centred learning. The nursery prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere and strong community values.

Support from TeacherActive

As your dedicated consultant at TeacherActive, I will:

• Guide you through the full onboarding process
• Prepare you for interviews
• Support with documentation, compliance and any queries you may have
• Stay in regular contact to ensure you feel confident and supported every step of the way

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and join a fantastic nursery team, we would love to hear from you.

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.