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Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Chelmsford, Essex

TeacherActive

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
£13.69 - 16 - Hour
Recruiter
TeacherActive
Closes
07 Nov 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Location: Chelmsford

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £13.69 – £16 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for the opportunity to join a warm, friendly team at a thriving private day nursery?

Do you pride yourself on being reliable, honest, and hard-working?

Do you adopt a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a large private day nursery in Chelmsford, currently caring for up to 125 children. The setting is designed to support child engagement with a therapeutic approach, offering both indoor and outdoor age-appropriate areas with sensory-rich activities. Children are encouraged to explore, take safe risks, and challenge themselves in a secure and nurturing environment.

We are seeking a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join the team on a long-term basis, with the opportunity for a permanent role for the right candidate. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and may work across different rooms, supporting children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. As the nursery continues to grow, there will also be exciting career progression opportunities available.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

Level 2 qualification required (Level 3 desirable)

Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum

A flexible and adaptable approach

A positive, proactive attitude with the willingness to get involved

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

Market-leading rates of pay

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

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re paying the correct level of tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges.

Email:

Contact Number: (phone number removed)

If you’re passionate about providing outstanding care and would like to be considered for this role, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity!

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

Ad ID: 5417104725

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