Nursery Practitioner Level 3

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join an Outstanding nursery in Essex. Responsibilities include creating a nurturing environment, delivering age-appropriate education, and collaborating with families. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children aged 0-5. This role offers competitive pay and support for professional development.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

CPD courses and certifications

Market-leading pay rates

£100 referral bonus

Hassle-free PAYE payments

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children aged 0-5 required.
• Sound understanding of child development and EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Act as a Key Person, monitoring progress and collaborating with families.
• Work closely with colleagues to support children's needs.

Skills

Energetic

Compassionate

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and helping children reach their full potential? We re working with an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery in Colchester that s seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to join their welcoming and motivated team.

About the Nursery

Join a setting that truly values its people and provides an environment where both children and educators flourish. The team prides itself on creating a fun, caring, and stimulating atmosphere where collaboration and continuous learning are encouraged.

Conveniently located with great transport links and access to an on-site car park, this nursery is an ideal place to build a long-term, rewarding career in early childhood education.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Early Years Educator, you ll play a key part in supporting the development and wellbeing of children helping them learn, grow, and thrive every day.

Your role will include:

• Creating an engaging, safe, and nurturing environment for all children.
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Acting as a Key Person, monitoring progress and maintaining strong partnerships with families.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure every child feels supported and valued.

What We're Looking For

We re seeking someone who s energetic, compassionate, and committed to early education.

Essential requirements:

• A Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children aged 0-5.
• A sound understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

What You'll Receive

When you join through TeacherActive, you ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7 to support you.
• CPD courses and certifications via the My-Progression platform.
• Market-leading pay rates and access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply).
• A £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply).
• Hassle-free PAYE payments, ensuring you re paid correctly with no admin deductions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you re ready to make a real impact in a nursery that values passion and professionalism, we d love to hear from you!

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.