Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Full-Time | Permanent Position
Harlow, Essex

TeacherActive is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and welcoming nursery in the Harlow area. The nursery is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children's learning and development within a nurturing, stimulating, and child-centred environment.

The Role:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Planning and delivering engaging activities that support children's individual learning and development
• Acting as a key person and building positive relationships with children and their families
• Observing, assessing, and recording children's progress and achievements
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain outstanding standards of care and education
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures at all times

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, caring, and professional attitude
• Excellent organisational and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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.

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.