Nursery Practitioner

Description:

Nursery Practitioner – Colchester

Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Are you a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Colchester?

We are working with a range of welcoming and professional early years settings across Colchester who are looking for enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join their teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s development, creating engaging learning experiences and providing high-quality care in line with the EYFS.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Provide high-quality care, support and education to children
Plan and support engaging activities that encourage learning and development
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Support children’s emotional, social and educational development
Follow the EYFS framework and contribute to children’s learning journeys
Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
Work effectively as part of a dedicated nursery team
Promote safeguarding and always prioritise children’s wellbeing
About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about working with children
Caring, enthusiastic and reliable
Confident working within an early years environment
A strong communicator and team player
Creative and proactive when supporting children’s learning
Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare
Requirements

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Good understanding of the EYFS
A strong commitment to safeguarding
Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer

Competitive rates of pay
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
Permanent opportunities available
Opportunities to work with a variety of established early years settings
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
FREE CPD courses and professional development
PAYE payment structure
TeacherActive referral scheme
If you are a qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next role in Colchester, we would love to hear from you.

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