Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 or 3 desirable:
Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have a passion for supporting early years development in a safe, engaging environment?

Teacher Active are working with a number of outstanding nurseries and early years settings across Manchester who are looking to appoint confident and caring Nursery Practitioners for long‑term and day‑to‑day roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join supportive teams that put child development and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

• Support children aged 0–5 years through play‑based learning and structured activities.
• Work closely with other practitioners to deliver the EYFS curriculum.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support children’s physical, emotional and social development.
• Contribute to observations, assessments and planning.

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or equivalent (desirable).
• Recent experience working in a UK nursery or early years setting.
• A warm, patient and reliable approach to working with young children.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Strong communication and team‑working skills.

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly. Long‑term, short‑term and flexible roles to suit your lifestyle. Supportive nurseries with strong leadership and welcoming teams. Dedicated consultant support and regular check‑ins. Access to CPD and ongoing training through Teacher Active.

Email meg or phone Megan on  for more information. 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.

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

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).