Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Chelmsford
Permanent Position | 35 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday
Immediate Start or January 2026
Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic Early Years professional looking for your next long-term opportunity? A warm and well-established nursery in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. The setting is conveniently located near the train station and is easily accessible for both public transport users and drivers, with parking available on site.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of children aged 0–5. Your duties will include:
Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children
Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Observing and assessing children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and planning next steps
Supporting children’s personal, social, and emotional development
Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare policies are followed consistently
Working collaboratively as part of a committed staff team
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have:
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification
A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
A proactive, caring and positive attitude
About the Nursery
This is a long-standing, high-quality early years setting known for its caring environment, supportive leadership team and commitment to child-centred learning. The nursery prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere and strong community values.
Support from TeacherActive
As your dedicated consultant at TeacherActive, I will:
Guide you through the full onboarding process
Prepare you for interviews
Support with documentation, compliance and any queries you may have
Stay in regular contact to ensure you feel confident and supported every step of the way
If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and join a fantastic nursery team, we would love to hear from you.
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