Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Torquay; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – up to

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Torquay is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a private day-nursery. This part-time, on-site role offers a supportive team and opportunities to work across rooms with children from 6 weeks to 4 years.

You should have Level 2, with Level 3 desirable, and EYFS knowledge to deliver engaging activities in a safe environment. We provide competitive hourly pay of £14.26, 24/7 consultant support, CPD certificates, and a referral scheme.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum
• ‘Can-do’ approach with the willingness to get stuck in
• Adaptability and teamwork are essential

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Can-do attitude

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 required

Level 3 desirable

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to join a friendly team at a placenursery in Torquay?

Are you reliable, honest and hard-working?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Torquay, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provides sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment.

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, for potential day-to-day cover as well as a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work across all rooms, supporting children from ages 6 weeks up to 4 years. In a time of growth for this Nursery, career progression opportunities are also available for the right Nursery Practitioner.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum
• ‘Can-do’ approach with the willingness to get stuck in
• Level 3 desirable
• Level 2 required
• Adaptability

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.

Nursery Practitioner

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £14.26 to £14.26 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: TQ1 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Torquay

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £14.26 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to join a friendly team at a placenursery in Torquay?

Are you reliable, honest and hard-working?

Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Torquay, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provides sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment.

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, for potential day-to-day cover as well as a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to work across all rooms, supporting children from ages 6 weeks up to 4 years. In a time of growth for this Nursery, career progression opportunities are also available for the right Nursery Practitioner.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 3 desirable
• Level 2 required
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Studies (EYFS) curriculum
• ‘Can-do’ approach with the willingness to get stuck in
• Adaptability

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.

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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