Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Baby Room
Full-Time | Permanent Position
Galleywood, Essex

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded nursery in the Galleywood area. The nursery is seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their Baby Room team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who is committed to providing outstanding care and education for children aged 0–2 years in a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment.

The Role:

• Working as a key person within the Baby Room, supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 0–2 years
• Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Building strong and positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's development and progress
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times
• Supporting children's personal, social, emotional, and physical development
• Creating a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery setting, ideally within a Baby Room
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to childcare
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Satisfactory references covering the last two years
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

In return you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• 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 (Terms and Conditions apply)
• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees

To apply or find out more information, please contact:

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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.

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