Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Limited.; Ryton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

Permanent position

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited in Gateshead is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 0-5 years in a welcoming day nursery. The role starts January 2027 with a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum and a permanent contract.

You will plan EYFS activities, monitor development, uphold safeguarding, and collaborate with staff and parents to provide high-quality early years care. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare or EY Education qualification and bring experience from

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
• Experience in nursery or early years setting
• Strong EYFS understanding and safeguarding knowledge
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Caring, enthusiastic and proactive with 0–5s

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging EYFS activities
• Support children's individual development
• Maintain high safeguarding standards
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents
• Provide excellent early years care

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Childcare or EY Education

Job description

Nursery Practitioner

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity in Gateshead?

Do you have a passion for supporting young children through their early years of learning and development?

Would you love to join a welcoming nursery where you can make a real difference and develop your career?

TeacherActive is recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to join a day nursery in Gateshead, supporting children aged 0-5 years. The setting offers the opportunity to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and develop their confidence.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity starting in January 2027, offering a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will plan engaging EYFS activities, support children's individual development, maintain high safeguarding standards and work closely with colleagues and parents to provide excellent early years care.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
• Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting children aged 0-5

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A permanent position within a day nursery in Gateshead
• A competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• A great benefits package
• The opportunity to support children's learning and development throughout their early years

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?

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

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