Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate £14–£15 per hour

Flexible work to suit availability

Opportunities across nurseries in East

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Short-term, long-term and permanentOp

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in London is recruiting enthusiastic Nursery Nurses to work with welcoming nurseries across East London, including Walthamstow, offering on-site, temporary placements with flexible hours.

You must have Level 3 Childcare / Early Years, Paediatric First Aid, DBS clearance, and a solid knowledge of EYFS. The role involves creating safe, stimulating environments, supporting learning, and building strong relationships with children and parents.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification is required.
• Paediatric First Aid training.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete the DBS process.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children.
• Support learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Support children’s personal, social, emotional and physical development.
• Maintain high safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing standards.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery colleagues.
• Work effectively as part of an Early Years team.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years

Paediatric First Aid

Enhanced DBS

EYFS

Caring

Communication & teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and caring

Level 3 qualified Nursery Nurse looking for your next opportunity in Walthamstow?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable

Nursery Nurses to work with welcoming nurseries and Early Years settings across

East London, offering competitive rates of

Nursery Nurse

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14 to £15 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: E17

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

The Role

As a Nursery Nurse, you will:

• Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children
• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Support children's personal, social, emotional and physical development
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, hygiene and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery colleagues
• Work effectively as part of an Early Years team

Essential Requirements

To be considered, you

must have:

• Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid training
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete the required DBS process
• Good knowledge of the EYFS
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• £14–£15 per hour
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across nurseries throughout South London
• A dedicated recruitment consultant
• Short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Support throughout the registration and placement process

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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