Qualified Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Referral voucher £100

CPD & MyProgression

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking Level 2/3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to work in private day nurseries in Ilkeston. The role supports learning through play, EYFS activities, and creating a safe, nurturing environment.

Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities with weekly PAYE pay, potential for long-term roles, and access to CPD via MyProgression; safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• Previous experience working within a nursery setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development
• A caring, enthusiastic and reliable attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for working with young children

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning and development through play
• Planning fun, creative activities in line with the EYFS
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social skills
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes and personal care
• Working alongside a friendly nursery team

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Empathy

Passion for children

Education

Level 2/3 Diploma in Childcare or Early Years

Job description

Are You Ready for Your Next Nursery Adventure?

TeacherActive is recruiting

Level 2 and Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners to work within lovely private day nurseries in

Ilkeston (DE7).

Whether you're looking for flexible work to fit around your lifestyle or hoping to settle into a long-term or permanent position, we'd love to hear from you!

What Will You Be Doing?

Supporting children's learning and development through play

Planning fun, creative activities in line with the EYFS

Encouraging independence, confidence and social skills

Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment

Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes and personal care

Working alongside a friendly nursery team

What We're Looking For

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years

Previous experience working within a nursery setting

Good understanding of the EYFS framework

Knowledge of safeguarding and child development

A caring, enthusiastic and reliable attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for working with young children

Why Work with TeacherActive?

Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly PAYE pay for agency placements

Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent employment

Access to CPD and training through MyProgression

Dedicated consultant support

£100 referral voucher for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks.

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.