Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Practitioner – Chelmsford

Permanent | Monday to Friday | 8:00am – 6:00pm | From £14.25 per hour

TeacherActive are currently working in partnership with a fantastic all-year-round nursery in Chelmsford who are looking to welcome a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to their team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a supportive setting that places a strong focus on high-quality childcare, staff development and progression. The nursery is committed to investing in its team and provides ongoing training and development to help staff continue to build their skills and progress within their careers.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will become part of a welcoming and professional team, working across the nursery as required. The specific room and age group will be discussed during the interview process, allowing the nursery to understand your experience, strengths and preferred areas of work.

The Nursery Practitioner role:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Salary from £14.25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• All-year-round nursery
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Room placement discussed during the interview

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS and children's development
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• The ability to plan and support engaging activities that encourage children's learning and development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring and enthusiastic approach when working with children
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
• A commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences
• A genuine interest in developing professionally and progressing within the Early Years sector

Why work with TeacherActive?

As the TeacherActive consultant supporting this vacancy, I will guide you through the initial onboarding process before putting you forward to the nursery.

Our process is simple:

1. Get in touch with me to discuss the opportunity and your experience.
2. I will complete your TeacherActive registration and onboarding process.
3. Once you are fully registered and suitable for the position, I will put you forward to the nursery.
4. The nursery will then invite successful candidates to an interview to discuss the role, experience and potential room placement.

You will have support from me throughout the process, from your initial registration through to your interview and beyond.

If you are a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent opportunity in Chelmsford with a nursery that genuinely supports staff development and progression, I would love to hear from you.

Contact Kyle Bailey at TeacherActive:

Email: (url removed)
Office: (phone number removed)

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.