We are recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to work in our Braintree setting, where you’ll play a key role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. About the Role As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll be part of an incredible team dedicated to delivering outstanding childcare. You’ll work closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to create a positive and stimulating learning experience for children. Key Responsibilities Supporting the learning and development of children in line with the EYFS framework Planning, preparing, and carrying out a range of fun and educational activities Creating a safe, caring, and stimulating environment that promotes the physical, social, and emotional development of each child Building strong, professional relationships with parents and carers to support each child’s individual needs Maintaining accurate records of children’s progress and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting colleagues where needed Requirements Essential: One of the following qualifications: Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) Level 3 Technical Certificate in Early Years Education Previous experience in an early years setting is desirable A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development A team-player with ambition to progress in your career Benefits of this Nursery On-site parking available Catered lunches provided daily Opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing team Why Register with TeacherActive? A dedicated team of consultants, available 24/7 to guide you through a smooth and efficient onboarding process Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply) FREE CPD courses & certificates via our exclusive My-Progression learning platform Market-leading rates of pay – we recognise and reward your experience TeacherActive Referral Scheme – refer a friend and earn up to £200 (T&Cs apply) PAYE payment structure – no hidden costs or admin fees Please contact via email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) 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