Nursery Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses through My-Progression

Market-leading pay rates

Referral Scheme – up to £100

PAYE payroll to ensure correct tax/N.I

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join one of the UK's leading nursery providers in Saffron Walden. This role offers part-time and full-time positions with flexible hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

You will support children's learning under EYFS, plan engaging activities, and work with a supportive nursery team to ensure safety and development. Prior nursery experience and recognised Early Years qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• For this Nursery Practitioner position, candidates applying for qualified roles must hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners.
• Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators.
• Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification.
• Other recognised and accepted Early Years qualifications, subject to the nursery's requirements.
• Demonstrate that qualifications meet the nursery's staffing ratios.
• Previous nursery/early years experience is desirable; EYFS experience is beneficial.
• We welcome applicants with qualifications but limited experience.
• For candidates without a recognised childcare qualification, eligibility depends on vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with EYFS.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children's communication, social skills and emotional development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and indoor/outdoor play.
• Maintaining a safe environment and following safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Caring

Passionate about helping children

Education

Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Other recognised Early Years qualifications

Job description

Part-Time & Full-Time Positions Available | 8:00am-6:00pm

Are you looking for your next opportunity in Early Years? TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated

Nursery Practitioner to join one of the UK's leading nursery providers in Saffron Walden.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established nursery setting that values children's learning, development and wellbeing. With both part-time and full-time positions available, this role offers flexibility for candidates looking to develop their career in childcare.

THE ROLE – NURSERY PRACTITIONER

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and develop.

Working alongside an experienced nursery team, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Supporting children's communication, social skills and emotional development.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and indoor and outdoor play.
• Maintaining a safe environment and following safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Supporting children's individual needs and helping them reach their developmental milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

For this

Nursery Practitioner position, candidates applying for qualified roles must hold a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.

Level 2 Diploma for Early Years Practitioners.

Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Educators.

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or an equivalent recognised childcare qualification.

Other recognised and accepted Early Years qualifications, subject to the nursery's requirements.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that their qualification meets the requirements for the position and, where applicable, counts towards the nursery's required staffing ratios.

Previous experience working in a nursery, preschool or early years environment is desirable. Experience supporting different age groups and working in line with the EYFS framework would be beneficial. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant qualifications but are looking to build their experience.

For candidates without a recognised childcare qualification, eligibility will depend on the specific vacancy and the nursery's requirements.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, caring and passionate about helping children learn and develop.

WORKING HOURS & OPPORTUNITIES

Working hours: Between 8:00am and 6:00pm.

Part-time and full-time positions available.

Opportunities to develop your Early Years career.

The chance to work with one of the UK's leading nursery providers.

Whether you are looking for reduced hours or a full working week, we would love to discuss the available opportunities with you.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• 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).
• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees.

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.