Nursery Assistant in Derbyshire

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire (DE7)
Position: Qualified Nursery Practitioner
Salary: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established private day nursery in Ilkeston (DE7).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional seeking a full-time, temporary-to-permanent position, offering consistent working hours and the opportunity to secure long-term employment within a supportive nursery environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in providing high-quality childcare and early education, supporting children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.

• Support children's social, emotional, physical and educational development.

• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

• Complete observations and assessments to monitor children's progress.

• Build positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the nursery team to maintain high standards of care.

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• A professional, reliable and proactive approach.

• Availability to work full-time.

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 – £15.50, dependent on qualifications and experience.

• Full-time working hours.

• Opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

• Weekly PAYE payments during the temporary placement.

• No umbrella company fees or hidden deductions.

• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

If you are a qualified Nursery Practitioner seeking a stable, full-time opportunity with the potential for permanent employment, we would welcome your application.

Apply today or contact Morgan at TeacherActive for a confidential discussion about the position.

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TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

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.