Nursery Practitioner

Location: Old Harlow

Job Title:

Nursery Practitioner – Full Time

Location:

Harlow, Essex

Hours:

Full time | Between 8:00am – 6:00pm

We are currently seeking a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive early years setting based in Harlow. This is a full-time position, with working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm, offering consistency and long-term career opportunities within early years education.

This role is perfect for a qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s development and delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this Nursery Practitioner role, candidates must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as:

CACHE Level 2/3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce

NVQ Level 2/3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification

Additional requirements include:

A strong understanding of the EYFS framework

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

A caring, patient, and proactive approach

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

As a Nursery Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting children aged 0–5 with their learning, play, and development

Planning and delivering engaging activities aligned with the EYFS

Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress

Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

Following safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times

About Me

I am an Early Years Consultant supporting nurseries across Harlow, Southend-on-Sea, and other areas throughout Essex. I work closely with early years professionals to match them with the right settings while offering ongoing guidance, advice, and career support.

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

Teacher Active 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 Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s 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.

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