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Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 13.69 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Colchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Location: Colchester
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £13.69 – £20 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking to join a warm, friendly and supportive team in Colchester?
 Are you reliable, hard-working, and someone who always adopts a positive can-do attitude?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

TeacherActive is proud to be supporting a fantastic private day nursery in Colchester in their search for an experienced and passionate Nursery Practitioner. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a nurturing setting that focuses on child engagement through a therapeutic, child-centred approach.

The nursery environment is exceptional — thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, split into age-appropriate areas, all aimed at providing rich sensory experiences. Children are encouraged to challenge themselves, build confidence, and take safe, supported risks within a secure environment.

The nursery is looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner to join them on a long-term basis, with the potential to become permanent. You may be required to work across all rooms, supporting children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. With the nursery currently growing, fantastic opportunities for career progression are available.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Level 2 qualification (required)

Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum

A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude

Flexibility and adaptability

In return, you will receive:

24/7 support from a dedicated team of consultants

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Access to CPD courses and certificates via My-Progression

Market-leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – up to £100 for each successful referral (T&Cs apply)

PAYE payment structure — ensuring correct TAX and National Insurance with no admin fees

If you’re interested in this fantastic opportunity, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch shortly.

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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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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