Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses via My-Progression

Competitive pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is working with a private nursery in Nottingham (NG17) to recruit a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team. The role is permanent and full-time, with shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm, offering varied daily activities and a warm, supportive environment.

You will inspire curiosity through play, storytelling, outdoor adventures, and sensory learning while helping children develop confidence, independence and early learning skills.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and continuous provision.
• Confidence supporting children's learning through play, small group activities and daily routines
• Caring, positive attitude, with a genuine passion for Early Years education
• Experience supporting personal care where required

Responsibilities

• Inspire children through play, storytelling, outdoor activities and creative exploration.
• Support development of confidence, independence and early learning skills.
• Work alongside an experienced team to deliver engaging daily activities.
• Ensure safeguarding and well-being of children at all times.

Skills

Childcare qualification (L2/L3)

EYFS knowledge

Play-based learning

Caring attitude

Personal care experience

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a vibrant and welcoming private nursery in Nottingham (NG17), looking to recruit an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team immediately - This will be a permanent job based in NG17.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll spend your days inspiring curious minds through exciting play-based activities, storytelling, outdoor adventures, sensory learning, and creative exploration. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll support children as they develop confidence, independence, and key early learning skills in a warm and nurturing environment. Shifts are available between 8:00am and 6:00pm, offering full-time hours with a varied and rewarding working day.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)


• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework, Early Learning Goals and continuous provision


• Confidence supporting children's learning through play, small group activities and everyday routines


• A caring and positive attitude, with a genuine passion for Early Years education


• Experience supporting personal care where required

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)

Salary: £13.50 to £15 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: NG17

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Sept 2026

Closing date: 24 Oct 2026

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: TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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