Nursery Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner with experience working within a private day nursery?

Do you hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate and have strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS framework?

Are you passionate about supporting young children's development and creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a private day nursery based in Leicester, LE4, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Nursery Practitioner. The nursery is seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual who can support children's learning and development while helping to maintain a safe, positive and stimulating environment.

The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner on a full-time, long-term cover basis from ASAP, working 8am to 5pm. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS, planning and delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting children's development, following safeguarding procedures and working closely with the nursery team to provide high-quality childcare.

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (essential)
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (essential)
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures
• Confidence supporting children's learning, development and daily care routines
• A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach with excellent communication skills

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company:
Teacher Active Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £15.50 an hour

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

LE4

Working pattern:
On-site

Job type:
Contract

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

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