Qualified Nursery Practitioner Wanted – Bishop’s Stortford & Saffron Walden
Start Immediately | Full-Time & Flexible Options Available
Whether you’re ready to start immediately or have a notice period – we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role:
As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll be at the heart of the learning journey for children aged 0–5. Your daily responsibilities will include:
Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow
Planning and implementing engaging and age-appropriate activities
Supporting children's development in line with the EYFS framework
Observing, monitoring, and recording children’s progress and achievements
Working collaboratively with your team and building strong partnerships with parents
Ensuring the nursery meets high standards of hygiene, health, and safety
Contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children feel valued and confident
This is a fulfilling, hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in shaping young minds and making a lasting impact every single day.
✨ Why Apply Through TeacherActive?
We understand the importance of finding the right role for you – and we make the process simple, fast, and supportive:
One easy application with a dedicated consultant to guide you every step of the way
We do the legwork – arranging interviews directly with nurseries that match your preferences
Ongoing support and feedback – from interview to placement and beyond
Immediate starts available OR flexible around your current notice period
We also assist with compliance and documentation – we’ve got your back!
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 ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework
A genuine passion for early years education and child-led learning
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Please note: You will need to have or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS that is registered on the Update Service. We can help guide you through this process if needed.
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