Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

CPD courses

Referral bonus (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd. is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children across the Early Years age range in Carmarthen. You will help provide engaging activities, support development and wellbeing, and work closely with Early Years professionals to maintain a positive and stimulating environment.

The role offers short-term and long-term opportunities, with pay of £14.25–£15 per hour and on-site working patterns in SA31 3NQ. Immediate start and temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• Caring and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging activities for Early Years children.
• Support children's development and wellbeing through play-based learning.
• Collaborate with other Early Years professionals to maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Caring attitude

Education

Early Years or childcare qualification

Job description

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about supporting children in their early years?

Do you have experience working within an Early Years setting and supporting children through play-based learning?

Are you adaptable, reliable and confident working as part of a supportive Early Years team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mix of Early Years settings across Carmarthen, including private day nurseries, Flying Start settings and Cylch Meithrin provisions. These welcoming settings are committed to providing safe, engaging and nurturing environments where children can learn, develop and build their confidence.

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner for a mixture of short-term and long-term opportunities, supporting children across the Early Years age range. The successful Nursery Practitioner will help provide engaging activities, support children's development and wellbeing, and work closely with other Early Years professionals to maintain a positive and stimulating environment.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A relevant Early Years or childcare qualification
• Experience working with children within an Early Years setting
• An understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing
• A caring and nurturing approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Adaptability and a positive, '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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Nursery Practitioner

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £15 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: SA31 3NQ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Carmarthen

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour