Nursery Nurse

We are currently seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive early years setting based in South West area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with the EYFS framework.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0–5
Support children’s learning through play-based and child-led activities
Observe, assess, and record children’s development in line with EYFS
Promote a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development
Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Requirements

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent)
Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework
A warm, patient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

What We Offer

Supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
Flexible working options
Competitive pay rates
A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s early development

How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and would like to join a setting where children are at the heart of everything we do, we would love to hear from you.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment