Nursery Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in Newcastle is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join their team. The role involves supporting children aged 0-5 in their early learning and development, planning activities in line with the EYFS framework, and ensuring a nurturing environment. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, welcoming newly qualified practitioners. Competitive pay rates are offered, and safeguarding checks will be conducted.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years).
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Passion for supporting early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 0–5 in their early learning.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities.
• Promote a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work closely with staff and parents.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Experience in nursery/early years settings

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Friendly attitude

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years

Job description

Nursery Practitioners Needed – Newcastle

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a number of nurseries and early years settings across Newcastle, and we are currently recruiting passionate practitioners to join our team.

Location: Newcastle and surrounding areas
Start Date: Ongoing (Immediate and future roles available)
Position: Nursery Practitioner – Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Supply Roles
Pay: Competitive hourly/daily rates (based on experience and role)

• Support children aged 0–5 in their early learning and development

• Assist with the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework

• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

• Work closely with other staff and parents to support children’s needs

• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and behaviour management policies

• Relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years)

• Experience working in nursery or early years settings

• A warm, friendly, and approachable attitude

• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for supporting early childhood development

• Paediatric Firs Aid is preferred but not essential

Newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply – we have a variety of settings and roles to suit your experience and availability.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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