Nursery Nurse
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.25 - £16.50 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DE56 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner
Location: Belper, Derby
Salary: £14.25 - £16.50 per hour
Do you have a passion for giving children the very best start in life?
Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who enjoys creating exciting learning experiences through play?
Would you love to join a welcoming nursery where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds?
TeacherActive is proud to be working alongside a well-established nursery in Belper that is dedicated to providing a caring, stimulating and inclusive environment for every child. The setting places a strong emphasis on learning through play, encouraging children's confidence, independence and curiosity while supporting them to reach key developmental milestones.
The nursery is looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team on a full-time basis with an immediate start. Working flexible shifts between 8am and 6pm, you will support children's learning through continuous provision, creative play and small group activities, while contributing to observations, promoting the Early Years Foundation Stage and providing personal care where required.
The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:
• Level 3 or Level 2 Childcare qualification, or at least 6 months' relevant Early Years experience
• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and early learning goals
• Experience supporting continuous provision and delivering engaging play-based learning
• Confidence working with children in small groups to encourage their development and independence
• Experience supporting children's personal care needs
• A caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme
Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click
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EMAIL:
samantha.palmer@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0115 8241888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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