Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive Ltd; East Midlands; In loco; GBP 20.000 - 23.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £100

Descrizione del lavoro

TeacherActive is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for an Early Years setting in Derby, DE21. This full-time role involves helping children learn through play, supporting individual and small group activities, and encouraging independence throughout the day.

Shift patterns run from 8:00am to 6:00pm depending on the rota; driving is helpful but not essential. A Level 2/3 Childcare qualification or equivalent is preferred, with competitive pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Competenze

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, equivalent Early Years qualification, or at least six months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• Understanding of continuous provision and learning through purposeful play.

Mansioni

• Support children through individual and small group learning.
• Create stimulating activities linked to the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• Encourage independence and provide personal care as required.

Conoscenze

Childcare

Play-based learning

Formazione

Level 2/3 Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming Early Years setting in

Derby (DE21) that is looking for an enthusiastic

Nursery Practitioner to become part of their team. The setting provides children with an engaging and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on learning through play, exploration and purposeful continuous provision.

This is a full-time

Nursery Practitioner position with varied shifts, which may start from

8:00am or finish as late as 6:00pm depending on the rota. You will help create stimulating activities linked to the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals, support children through individual and small group learning, encourage independence and provide personal care as required throughout the day.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, an equivalent Early Years qualification, or at least six months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• An understanding of continuous provision and how children develop through purposeful, play-based learning.
• Confidence supporting individual children and delivering engaging small group activities.
• A caring and attentive approach, including confidence providing personal care when required.
• A positive, creative and reliable attitude. Being able to drive would be helpful but is not essential.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• CPD courses and certificates through 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 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.

Email:

[e-mail]

Call: 0115 8241888

About TeacherActive

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Nursery Nurse

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.25 to £16.50 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: DE21 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 30 Sept 2026 Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

Summary

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Derby, DE21

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 - £16.50 per hour

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming Early Years setting in

Derby (DE21) that is looking for an enthusiastic

Nursery Practitioner to become part of their team. The setting provides children with an engaging and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on learning through play, exploration and purposeful continuous provision.

This is a full-time

Nursery Practitioner position with varied shifts, which may start from

8:00am or finish as late as 6:00pm depending on the rota. You will help create stimulating activities linked to the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals, support children through individual and small group learning, encourage independence and provide personal care as required throughout the day.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification, an equivalent Early Years qualification, or at least six months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and Early Learning Goals.
• An understanding of continuous provision and how children develop through purposeful, play-based learning.
• Confidence supporting individual children and delivering engaging small group activities.
• A caring and attentive approach, including confidence providing personal care when required.
• A positive, creative and reliable attitude. Being able to drive would be helpful but is not essential.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• CPD courses and certificates through 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 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.

Email:

[e-mail]

Call: 0115 8241888

About TeacherActive

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.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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