Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | CM1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | cm2026-8985 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) – Full Time
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: From £13.69 per hour (minimum)
TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a full time Nursery Practitioner (Level 3) to join a welcoming and supportive nursery setting in Chelmsford. This Nursery Practitioner position is ideal for a passionate early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality childcare and supporting children’s development in a nurturing environment.
About the Role
This Nursery Practitioner role is a full time position within a nursery that offers a flexible approach to childcare, including:
Full Day: 7.30am to 6.30pm
Half Day: 7.30am to 1.00pm or 1.00pm to 6.30pm
Various other flexible options available to meet individual needs
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework, planning engaging activities, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, and building strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
Requirements
• Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
Why work with TeacherActive?
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on supporting our candidates every step of the way. We have a thorough onboarding process for anyone interested in this Nursery Assistant role.
You will meet with me personally, and I will support you through the entire registration and onboarding process. We will go through everything that is needed, ensuring you feel confident, prepared, and ready to start your new Nursery Assistant position.
We are committed to finding you the right setting that suits your experience, availability, and career goals.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed Nursery Assistant ready to take the next step in your early years career in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
This Nursery Practitioner opportunity offers a fantastic chance to join a supportive setting while progressing your career in early years education.
To apply or find out more about this Nursery Practitioner role, please contact:
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.