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I am currently recruiting for a nursery practitioner to work within a friendly and supportive early years setting based in Southend-on-Sea. This is a full-time role offering flexibility around working patterns, competitive pay, and on-site parking.

This nursery practitioner position is ideal for passionate early years professionals who are committed to supporting children’s development within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

The Role

As a nursery practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework

Creating engaging, age-appropriate activities

Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress

Building positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and staff

Ensuring safeguarding, health, and safety procedures are followed at all times

Hours & Pay

Hours: Full-time, hours will vary

Pay: From £13.69 per hour

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Parking: On-site parking available

Requirements

To be considered for this nursery practitioner role, you will need:

A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 minimum)

Previous experience within a nursery or early years setting

A good understanding of the EYFS framework

A caring, enthusiastic, and reliable approach

An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

About Me & TeacherActive

I am an Early Years Consultant for TeacherActive, specialising in placing early years professionals into roles that match their experience, preferences, and career goals. I provide honest guidance and ongoing support throughout the recruitment and placement process.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)

CPD Courses and certificates through 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)

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees

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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