Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral scheme with up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd. is recruiting a Nursery Practitioner for a Flying Start setting in Newport (NP19). The role is part-time, on-site, and involves supporting children through play-based learning and daily routines to foster development.

The successful candidate will have 6 months' experience in early years, with a Level 2/3 childcare qualification desirable, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Salary is £14.25–£14.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience with children in an early years setting.
• Knowledge of the Foundation Phase and early years development.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Can-do attitude with adaptability to setting needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning and daily routines.
• Promote social, emotional and educational development through activities.
• Work on-site in a Flying Start setting in Newport with part-time hours.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare or Early Years (desirable)

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £14.50 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: NP19

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Newport

Start Date: After October Half Term

Salary: £14.25 - £14.50 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting opportunity in a Flying Start setting?

Do you have at least 6 months' experience working with children in an early years environment?

Are you passionate about supporting children's development through engaging and stimulating activities?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Flying Start setting based in the NP19 area of Newport, who are looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner. The setting focuses on supporting young children's early development, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can learn, play and develop essential skills.

The setting is looking to take on a dedicated Nursery Practitioner on a long-term, part-time basis, starting after October half term. The successful Nursery Practitioner will work Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 11:30am, term time only, supporting children through play-based learning, daily routines and activities that promote their social, emotional and educational development.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years is desirable
• A minimum of 6 months' experience working with children
• Knowledge of the Foundation Phase and early years development
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A 'can-do' attitude with the ability to adapt to the needs of the setting

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.

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.

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