Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

TeacherActive Limited.; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for a private day nursery in Durham. Immediate start with a long-term role and potential to become permanent. You will work with a supportive team to plan engaging activities, support language development and help children feel happy, confident and secure.

This role offers £14–£15 per hour, a PAYE payroll, and ongoing CPD opportunities through the My-Progression channel, with 24/7 consultant support.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with young children in an Early Years setting.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and have fun.
• A warm, caring and positive personality.
• Plenty of enthusiasm, creativity and energy.
• A flexible, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude.
• The ability to work confidently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities, support language development and growing independence.
• Collaborate with the nursery team to meet each child’s individual needs.

Skills

Creativity

Energetic

Teamwork

Engagement activities

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 – Durham

Location: Durham

Start Date: Immediate Start

Pay: £14–£15 per hour

Looking for your next exciting opportunity in Early Years?

TeacherActive is recruiting a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to work with a welcoming private day nursery in Durham.

We're looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and a genuinely caring approach to their work. You'll have the opportunity to make every day different for the children you support – whether that's through messy play, stories, creative activities, sensory exploration or simply helping a little one master something new.

You'll work alongside a supportive nursery team to create exciting learning opportunities while helping children feel happy, confident and secure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your Early Years experience in a setting where you can make a positive impact every day.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right Early Years Practitioner.

What will you be doing?

You'll work closely with an experienced nursery team to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore and thrive.

You'll help plan and deliver engaging activities, encourage communication and language development, support growing independence and celebrate children's achievements along the way.

You'll support children at different stages of their Early Years journey and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure their individual needs are met.

What are we looking for?

• A Level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience working with young children in an Early Years setting
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and have fun
• A warm, caring and positive personality
• Plenty of enthusiasm, creativity and energy
• A flexible, proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude
• The ability to work confidently as part of a team

What's in it for you?

• £14–£15 per hour
• Opportunity to secure a long-term role with permanent potential
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning the correct Tax and National Insurance contributions are taken without unnecessary administration charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

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

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.

Terms and Conditions apply.