Qualified Nursery practitioner

TeacherActive Limited.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Ad hoc opportunities

Competitive rates

Varied settings

Recruitment support

Career development

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Qualified Nursery Practitioners to cover flexible shifts across Coventry and surrounding areas. Start date immediate. Roles include day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements in partner nurseries.

You will hold a Level 2/3 in Childcare or Early Years, have EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness, and demonstrate a caring, adaptable approach to support children’s learning and daily routines. A supportive recruitment consultant accompanies you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Practitioner with Level 2/3 in Childcare/EY.
• Experience with 0–5s in nursery or Early Years settings.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding procedures.
• Confident supporting children's learning and daily routines.
• Caring, patient and adaptable to different nurseries.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children.
• Support learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with feeding, changing, toileting and daily care routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Work collaboratively with nursery teams to ensure high-quality childcare.

Skills

Level 2/3 Childcare

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Early years experience

Caring & adaptable

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Flexible Hours

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Location: Coventry and Surrounding Areas

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: From £14.25 per hour

Contract: Flexible / Part-Time / Full-Time / Day-to-Day Supply

Are you a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible working hours that fit around your lifestyle?

Do you have a passion for supporting children in their early years and helping them learn, grow and develop?

Are you looking for the freedom to choose when and where you work while gaining experience in a variety of nursery settings?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcoming and supportive nurseries across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and reliable Qualified Nursery Practitioners to provide flexible cover, with opportunities for day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.

Whether you're looking for a few days a week, flexible shifts around family commitments or full-time hours, we have opportunities to suit your availability.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Have experience working with children aged 0–5 years in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.
• Be confident supporting children's learning, development and daily routines.
• Have a caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Be adaptable and comfortable working across different nursery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children.
• Support children's learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with feeding, changing, toileting and daily care routines.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Work collaboratively with nursery teams to ensure high-quality childcare.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours – choose the days and shifts that suit you.
• Opportunities for full-time, part-time and ad hoc work.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Access to a variety of welcoming nursery settings.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering ongoing support.
• Opportunities to develop your experience and secure long-term placements.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

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

We pride ourselves on providing excellent service, offering competitive rates of pay and supporting our candidates throughout their placements.

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.

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.

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