Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner in Manchester on a temporary basis, with potential for longer-term placement. You will deliver EYFS-aligned activities for children 6 months to 5 years, promote positive behaviour and support communication and social development.

Role requires at least 3 months' nursery experience; Level 2/3 EYFS desirable; SEND experience is a plus. On-site in Manchester with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months' nursery/childcare experience in the UK.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable.
• Understanding of EYFS and learning through play.
• Excellent communication and group management skills.
• SEND experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging activities in line with EYFS framework.
• Promote positive behaviour and support development.
• Support children aged 6 months to 5 years; assist communication, social and emotional growth.

Skills

Communication

Group management

Patience

Education

Level 2 Early Years

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Manchester. Start Date: ASAP. Salary: £14.25 - £16.35 per hour.

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner who loves creating exciting learning experiences through play? Can you be a positive role model, encouraging children's confidence, independence and curiosity while maintaining a safe and engaging environment? Do you have at least 3 months' experience working in a nursery or childcare setting and want to take the next step in your Early Years career?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery in Manchester that is committed to providing children with a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. The nursery places learning through play at the heart of its approach, helping children develop their confidence, independence and curiosity during their early years.

The nursery is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner on a temporary basis, with the potential for a longer-term placement for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will support children aged 6 months to 5 years, delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children's communication, social and emotional development, with SEND experience desirable but not essential.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 months' experience working within a nursery or childcare setting in the UK
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years is desirable but not essential
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and learning through play
• Excellent communication and group management skills
• SEND experience is desirable but not essential
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for supporting young children

Benefits

• 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.

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.