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Nursery Practitioner
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 24,500 - 26,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Nursery Practitioner – Permanent Position in Colchester
Location: Colchester
Position: Nursery Practitioner
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the skills and dedication to support young children in their development and learning journey? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established nursery setting in Colchester, who are currently looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing Nursery Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children aged 0–5 years in their learning, development, and overall well-being. Your responsibilities will include:
Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where all children feel secure and valued
Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
Monitoring and recording children's progress through observations and assessments
Building strong relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues
Supporting children with personal care routines (feeding, changing, toileting) as required
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Ensuring all safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed consistently
Collaborating with the wider nursery team to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained
What We’re Looking For – Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
A good working knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding policies
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
A warm, caring, and patient nature
Commitment to promoting high standards of care and education
A proactive attitude and willingness to continue professional development
What is TeacherActive?
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, providing high-quality staffing solutions to nurseries, schools, and colleges nationwide. With over 18 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our personalised approach, dedicated consultants, and our passion for education. Whether you're looking for your next permanent role or something more flexible, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Compliance Requirements:
All applicants must:
Have an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Complete TeacherActive’s quick and efficient registration process
Provide professional references and relevant documentation
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
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.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLYNOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
We can get you registered as soon as today, so that you can start your journey on the road of inspiring the next generation!
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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.
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