Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultants 24/7 onboarding

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner for a private day nursery in Bridgend. The role involves supporting children through their early years development, assisting with daily routines and delivering EYFS-aligned activities in a nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will hold Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Early Years, have nursery experience, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork. Immediate start available for a short-term contract.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
• Experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Phase.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.
• Flexibility and a 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children throughout their early years development.
• Assist with daily routines.
• Deliver engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Phase.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Caring and enthusiastic approach

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner with a passion for supporting children's learning and development?

Do you have experience working with children in an Early Years setting?

Are you enthusiastic, reliable and able to adapt to a busy nursery environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day nursery in Bridgend in their search for a Nursery Practitioner. The setting provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner on a short-term basis, with an immediate start available. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children throughout their early years development, assisting with daily routines, delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Phase and ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
• Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Phase
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Flexibility and a '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

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.

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.