Nursery Practitioner – Colchester

Qualified Nursery Practitioner | Permanent Opportunity | Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent childcare role in Colchester?

TeacherActive is recruiting on behalf of a fantastic early years setting in Colchester that is looking to appoint a qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic childcare professional who is looking for a long-term position within a nursery that values its staff and supports their professional development.

The nursery provides a welcoming, engaging and child-centred environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop through play. Alongside providing high-quality care, the setting is committed to supporting its employees with training and opportunities to develop their Early Years careers.

This Nursery Practitioner position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with working hours falling between 8:00am and 6:00pm. The successful candidate will be placed within the most suitable room based on their experience, skills and the needs of the nursery. This will be discussed in more detail during the interview.

The opportunity:

• Permanent, full-time Nursery Practitioner position
• Monday to Friday
• Working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm
• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Minimum rate of £14.25 per hour
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities for progression within the nursery
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in Early Years
• Room and age group to be discussed at interview

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality care and support to children
• Supporting children''s learning and development through play and planned activities
• Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Completing observations and contributing to children''s development records
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Developing positive relationships with children and their families
• Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent care
• Supporting children''s personal, social and emotional development
• Promoting children''s independence and confidence
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures

The ideal Nursery Practitioner will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or a relevant qualification
• Previous experience working in a nursery, pre-school or other Early Years setting
• A good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and children''s welfare
• Experience supporting children''s learning and development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to providing outstanding care and learning experiences
• A desire to develop their skills and progress within the Early Years sector

Why consider this Nursery Practitioner role?

This is more than simply a childcare vacancy. The nursery is looking for someone who wants to become part of their team and develop with the setting over the long term. Training and development are available, with opportunities for staff who demonstrate commitment and a desire to progress.

TeacherActive recruitment process:

I am Kyle Bailey, the Early Years Consultant at TeacherActive, and I am managing this Nursery Practitioner vacancy in Colchester.

I will be your first point of contact and will complete the initial TeacherActive onboarding and registration process with you. This gives me the opportunity to discuss your qualifications, childcare experience, availability and what you are looking for from your next role.

Following successful completion of the onboarding process, I will put suitable candidates forward to the nursery. The nursery will then invite shortlisted candidates to an interview, where you can discuss the position in more detail, including the room and age group you may be working with.

I will support you throughout the process and remain available to answer any questions you have about the vacancy.

If you are a qualified Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or Childcare Practitioner looking for a permanent job in Colchester, Essex, I would be keen to hear from you.

Contact Kyle Bailey – TeacherActive

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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.

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

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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. 

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