Nursery Practitioner - Flexible Shifts!
TeacherActive Ltd
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Job summary
TeacherActive Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to support children aged 0-5 in a busy 70-place nursery setting. The role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours, on-site in WF1 2UN, with competitive pay and strong EYFS alignment.
The successful candidate will help deliver engaging activities, maintain a safe learning environment and support children in line with EYFS guidelines. Salary is £13.50–£15 per hour with on-site work.
Qualifications
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or QTS.
- Experience with children aged 0-5 in an EYFS setting.
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.
- Ability to adapt across different nursery rooms and age groups.
- Reliable and flexible approach to work.
Responsibilities
- Support children across the setting with engaging activities.
- Maintain a safe and positive environment for all ages 0-5.
- Support children's development in line with EYFS.
Skills
Education
Job description
Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with a passion for supporting children throughout their early years?
Do you have experience working with children aged 0-5 in a busy nursery environment?
Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time work where you can make a positive impact on children’s development?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large 70 place nursery setting in Wakefield. The nursery provides a welcoming environment for children aged 0-5, supporting their learning, development and engagement throughout the Early Years.
The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Practitioner for both long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities, with part‑time and full‑time hours available. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children across the setting, helping to provide engaging activities, maintain a safe and positive environment and support children in line with the EYFS.
The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:- A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or QTS
- Experience working with children aged 0-5 in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children
- The ability to adapt across different nursery rooms and age groups
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
- 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.
EMAIL:
courtney.swain@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: TeacherActive Ltd
Salary: £13.50 to £15 an hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: WF1 2UN
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 28 Sept 2026
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour
Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with a passion for supporting children throughout their early years?
Do you have experience working with children aged 0-5 in a busy nursery environment?
Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time work where you can make a positive impact on children’s development?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large 70 place nursery setting in Wakefield. The nursery provides a welcoming environment for children aged 0-5, supporting their learning, development and engagement throughout the Early Years.
The nursery is looking to take on a Nursery Practitioner for both long‑term and day‑to‑day opportunities, with part‑time and full‑time hours available. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children across the setting, helping to provide engaging activities, maintain a safe and positive environment and support children in line with the EYFS.
The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:- A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, or QTS
- Experience working with children aged 0‑5 in an Early Years setting
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children
- The ability to adapt across different nursery rooms and age groups
- A reliable and flexible approach to work
- 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.
EMAIL:
courtney.swain@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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