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Nursery Pracitioner

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Posting date: 04 February 2026
Salary: £13.69 to £20 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 March 2026
Location: CM2
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Teacheractive Limited
Job type: Contract
Job reference: m1265-8985

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Summary

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner – Full Time
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Hours: Full time | Between 8:00am – 6:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a warm and welcoming early years setting based in Chelmsford. This is a full-time role, with working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm, offering stability and the opportunity to develop your career within early years education.

This position is ideal for a qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this Nursery Practitioner position, you must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as:

  • CACHE Level 2/3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce


  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development


  • Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification


    You will also need:

    • A good understanding of the EYFS framework


    • Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures


    • A caring, motivated, and proactive approach


    • The ability to work effectively as part of a team


      Key Responsibilities

      As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

      • Supporting children aged 0–5 with their learning, play, and development


      • Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities


      • Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress


      • Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment


      • Building strong relationships with children, parents, and staff


      • Adhering to safeguarding, health, and safety policies


        In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

        • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process


        • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)


        • CPD Courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel


        • Market leading rates of pay


        • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)


        • All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees


          EMAIL: kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com
          CONTACT NUMBER: 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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