Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Bishop’s Stortford

Qualified Early Years Practitioner | Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities | Full-Time | Competitive Salary

Are you a passionate Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity in Bishop’s Stortford?

TeacherActive is working with a selection of established and welcoming nurseries in and around Bishop’s Stortford who are looking for dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join their teams.

These settings are committed to creating positive environments for both children and staff, with a strong focus on children's development, high-quality care and supporting their employees to build rewarding careers within Early Years.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Nursery Practitioner who wants to work within a professional nursery environment and become part of a supportive team. There are opportunities for candidates looking for both immediate work and those seeking a longer-term or permanent position.

The Nursery Practitioner role may include:

• Providing attentive and high-quality care to children
• Supporting children's learning and development through play
• Creating engaging activities appropriate to children's individual needs
• Supporting children's physical, social and emotional development
• Following the EYFS framework and contributing to children's learning journeys
• Maintaining a safe, clean and stimulating nursery environment
• Building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting daily routines, including meals, personal care and sleep routines
• Working collaboratively with other Early Years professionals
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures

What we're looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or a relevant subject
• Previous experience working within a nursery, pre-school or Early Years environment
• Good understanding of the EYFS
• Knowledge of safeguarding and children's welfare
• A warm, caring and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability and professionalism
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development
• A willingness to continue learning and developing professionally

What you can expect:

• Opportunities with established Early Years settings
• Full-time and longer-term opportunities
• Monday to Friday working patterns
• Competitive rates based on qualifications and experience
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive nursery teams
• Opportunities for career progression
• Potential permanent positions for suitable candidates
• A dedicated TeacherActive consultant throughout the process

Your application through TeacherActive:

I am Kyle Bailey, the Early Years Consultant at TeacherActive, and I am currently recruiting for Nursery Practitioner opportunities in Bishop’s Stortford.

Before you meet the nursery, I will complete your initial TeacherActive onboarding and registration. This allows me to discuss your qualifications, experience, availability and the type of Early Years role you are looking for.

Once you have successfully completed the onboarding process, I will put suitable candidates forward to the relevant nursery. The nursery will then arrange an interview to discuss the role, their setting and the most suitable room or age group for you.

I will remain your main point of contact throughout the process and will support you from your initial application through to your nursery interview.

If you're a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or qualified Childcare Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Bishop’s Stortford, I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Kyle Bailey – TeacherActive

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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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.