Qualified Nursery Practitioner

TeacherActive; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme – £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a passionate Qualified Nursery Practitioner to support children in Rochdale's nurseries. The role requires a Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or at least six months of nursery experience, plus a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and strong behaviour management.

You will engage with children, support their development through play, and work closely with teams to create a safe, caring learning environment that promotes confidence and milestone achievement.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 3 preferred).
• At least 6 months of nursery experience or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the UK EYFS curriculum.
• Excellent behaviour management and the ability to build positive relationships with children.
• Friendly, engaging and proactive approach to supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their early years of development through play and structured learning activities.
• Collaborate with nursery teams to maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Assist in implementing EYFS activities and support plans for individual children.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Nursery Practictioner

Location: Rochdale

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.75 - £16 per hour

Are you a passionate Qualified Nursery Practitioner who loves supporting children in their early years of development?

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or have at least 6 months of nursery experience?

Are you engaging, enthusiastic and confident in managing behaviour while creating a fun and nurturing learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with busy nurseries across Rochdale who are looking to welcome dedicated Qualified Nursery Practitioners to their teams. These settings provide safe, caring and stimulating environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, build confidence and reach key developmental milestones with the support of passionate Early Years professionals.

The successful Qualified Nursery Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 3 preferred)
• A minimum of 6 months' experience working within a nursery setting
• Good knowledge of the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Excellent behaviour management and the ability to build positive relationships with children
• A caring, enthusiastic and engaging approach to supporting children's development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding 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.

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