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Nursery Practitioner

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Posting date: 10 October 2025
Salary: £13.69 to £17 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 November 2025
Location: CO7
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: npwiv20251010-8985

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Summary

TeacherActive is working with a vibrant nursery, welcoming setting at the heart of the Wivenhoe community. We provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and explore through play. With bright, engaging rooms and spacious outdoor areas, we pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home atmosphere where both children and staff feel valued and supported.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team to plan and implement fun, age-appropriate activities that promote children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a caring, secure, and stimulating environment for all children


  • Support each child’s individual learning journey through creative play and structured activities


  • Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues


  • Observe, assess, and record children’s development


  • Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment at all times


    Requirements:

    ✅ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent)
    ✅ Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
    ✅ Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework
    ✅ A genuine passion for supporting young children’s growth and learning
    ✅ Strong communication and teamwork skills

    What We Offer:

    • A friendly, supportive team environment


    • Opportunities for ongoing professional development


    • A rewarding role making a real difference every day


      If you’re passionate about early years education and want to be part of a caring, high-quality nursery setting, we’d love to hear from you!

      please contact via email - kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com or call 01245 335 533

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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