Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £13.69 – £16 per hour
Are you passionate about Early Years?
Do you have previous experience working with young children?
Do you adopt a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude in your work?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery based in Colchester. This well-regarded setting is dedicated to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities, supporting around 50 children. The nursery ensures children feel safe, secure, and valued, while encouraging independence, developing communication and language skills, and fostering a love for books and reading.
We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the team on a long-term basis, with the opportunity of a permanent position for the right candidate. You will primarily work within the baby room, but flexibility to support across the nursery when required is essential.
The ideal practitioner will bring previous early years experience, a strong understanding of child development, and a nurturing approach that supports children to grow, learn, and thrive.
The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:
A Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Previous experience in an early years setting
A caring, positive, and proactive approach to supporting young children
In return, you can expect:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through onboarding
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression channel
Market-leading rates of pay
A Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance — with no hidden admin fees.
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If you’re ready to make a difference in early years education, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch about this fantastic opportunity!
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