Nursery Practitioner

Position: Nursery Practitioner Roles Available (Contract)
Teacher Active are proud to be working with a range of fantastic nurseries across Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree, and Bishops Stortford, who are looking for passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join their teams.

We’re looking for caring, confident, and enthusiastic individuals who have a genuine passion for early years education and supporting children’s learning through play. Whether you’re a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, or have hands-on experience working in a nursery setting without formal qualifications, we’d love to hear from you!

These opportunities vary depending on your availability and career goals — with flexible day-to-day, long-term, and permanent positions available. Each nursery provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive, supported by motivated teams who are dedicated to providing the best start in life.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver fun, stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework

Support children’s learning and development through play and interaction

Act as a keyperson, fostering positive relationships with children and families

Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children

Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education

Follow safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies at all times

Requirements:

A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years and Childcare qualification (or equivalent)

OR experience working within a nursery or early years setting if unqualified

A caring, proactive, and positive approach to supporting children’s development

A passion for early years education and helping children reach their full potential

The salary for these positions will vary depending on experience and role.

When you join Teacher Active, you’ll receive:

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

A Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Access to CPD Courses and Certificates through our My-Progression channel

Market-leading rates of pay

A Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

Payment on a PAYE basis, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees

If you’re a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner — qualified or experienced — ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s 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.

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