Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Posting date:	26 November 2025
Salary:	£26,000 to £31,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 December 2025
Location:	CM7
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	m7ey25p-8985

Summary

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Braintree
Permanent Position | 40 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday
Immediate Start or January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, well-established nursery in Braintree. This full-time permanent position offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be an essential part of the team, supporting children’s early education and development. Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for all children

  
  

• Planning and leading engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

  
  

• Observing and recording children’s progress, contributing to planning and next steps

  
  

• Forming strong, positive relationships with children and their families

  
  

• Supporting children’s social, emotional and personal development

  
  

• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety policies are consistently upheld

  
  

• Working collaboratively with a committed and enthusiastic team

  
  What We’re Looking For

  To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)

    
    

  • A genuine passion for helping children thrive

    
    

  • Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach

    
    

  • A positive, nurturing and proactive attitude

    
    About the Nursery

    This nursery is a vibrant and nurturing early years setting known for its child-centred ethos, strong emphasis on learning through play, and warm community atmosphere. With a dedicated leadership team, well-designed learning spaces, and a supportive working environment, the nursery prides itself on helping every child flourish both emotionally and academically.

    Support from TeacherActive

    As your dedicated consultant at TeacherActive, I will:

    • Guide you through every step of the onboarding process

      
      

    • Prepare you thoroughly for interviews

      
      

    • Assist with all compliance, documentation and ongoing queries

      
      

    • Provide continuous support to ensure you feel confident and ready for your new role

      
      

      If you’re ready to join an exceptional early years team and take the next step in your childcare career, we’d love to hear from you.

      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.