Nursery Assistant

South East/ contract / £15.00 - 17.22 per hour

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Colchester

Location: Colchester, Essex
Role: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: TeacherActive
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Qualification: Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification

Are you a passionate and caring Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within Early Years?

We are looking for dedicated practitioners who are passionate about providing children with a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where they can learn, develop and thrive.

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children's development during their early years.

• Providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children
• Planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and educational development
• Working in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Observing and monitoring children's progress and development
• Contributing to children's learning records and development plans
• Supporting children's individual routines and needs
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you should:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification
• Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Be caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be confident supporting children's individual learning and development
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and families
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references.

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

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.