Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 20,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD Courses and certificates

Referral scheme

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for a busy Wakefield nursery, supporting children in the Pre-School room and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS.

The role is full-time with potential for long-term and permanent employment. You will monitor progress, promote independence and work closely with the team to create positive early learning experiences for every child in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner in an Early Years setting
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Ability to create engaging and stimulating learning opportunities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach

Responsibilities

• Support children within the Pre-School room and help deliver engaging activities
• Monitor progress and promote independence in preparation for school

Skills

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Experience in Early Years

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Positive approach

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Wakefield

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.50 - £14.75 per hour

Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner who enjoys supporting children during their crucial early years development?

Do you have a nurturing approach and strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum?

Are you looking for a full-time Nursery Practitioner role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large nursery setting in Wakefield that provides a welcoming and engaging environment for children to learn, develop and thrive. The setting promotes child-led learning through stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, creating positive early learning experiences for every child.

The nursery is looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Practitioner on a full-time basis, with opportunities for both long-term and permanent employment. The successful Nursery Practitioner will primarily support children within the Pre-School room, helping to deliver engaging activities, monitor progress and promote independence in preparation for school.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Experience working as a Nursery Practitioner within an Early Years setting
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Ability to create engaging and stimulating learning opportunities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, reliable and proactive approach

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 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