Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Braintree
Permanent Position | 40 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday
Immediate Start or January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, well-established nursery in Braintree. This full-time permanent position offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be an essential part of the team, supporting children’s early education and development. Responsibilities include:
Creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for all children
Planning and leading engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Observing and recording children’s progress, contributing to planning and next steps
Forming strong, positive relationships with children and their families
Supporting children’s social, emotional and personal development
Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety policies are consistently upheld
Working collaboratively with a committed and enthusiastic team
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent)
A genuine passion for helping children thrive
Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
A positive, nurturing and proactive attitude
About the Nursery
This nursery is a vibrant and nurturing early years setting known for its child-centred ethos, strong emphasis on learning through play, and warm community atmosphere. With a dedicated leadership team, well-designed learning spaces, and a supportive working environment, the nursery prides itself on helping every child flourish both emotionally and academically.
Support from TeacherActive
As your dedicated consultant at TeacherActive, I will:
Guide you through every step of the onboarding process
Prepare you thoroughly for interviews
Assist with all compliance, documentation and ongoing queries
Provide continuous support to ensure you feel confident and ready for your new role
If you’re ready to join an exceptional early years team and take the next step in your childcare career, we’d 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