Nursery Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payroll

CPD courses via My-Progression

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Oxford is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly setting. You should hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification and be passionate about early years development.

The role offers four long days per week with an extra day off, supporting EYFS learning in a warm, supportive environment. You will work full-time, enjoy market-leading pay, and benefit from PAYE payroll and ongoing CPD opportunities through My-Progression.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Positive, flexible and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.
• Work four longer days per week with an additional day off.
• Collaborate with nursery team to deliver engaging activities.

Skills

Communication & Teamwork

Flexible attitude

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity in a friendly and welcoming nursery?

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare and have a passion for supporting children's early development?

Would you love the opportunity to work four longer days a week and enjoy an extra day off?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a lovely, friendly nursery based in Oxford, who are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to their team. The nursery offers a warm and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, play and develop through engaging Early Years activities.

The nursery is looking to take on a dedicated Nursery Practitioner on a long‑term basis, with the flexibility to work four longer days per week, allowing for an additional day off during the working week. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years desirable
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• A passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, flexible and 'can-do' attitude

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

Terms and Conditions apply

Salary: £13 to £16 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Oxford

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.

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.

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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