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Nursery Assistant

Company:TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:£15 to £16 an hour
Hours:Part-time
Location:IP9 2EJ
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:20 Sept 2026
Closing date:20 Oct 2026
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Summary

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Ipswich

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Role: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Agency: TeacherActive

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Qualification: Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification

Are you a passionate and caring

Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity within Early Years?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting enthusiastic

Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to work within nurseries and Early Years settings across

Ipswich and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for dedicated practitioners who are passionate about providing children with a

safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where they can learn, develop and thrive.

The Role

As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children's development during their early years.

Your responsibilities may include:

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Providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children

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Planning and delivering fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities

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Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and educational development

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Working in line with the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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Observing and monitoring children's progress and development

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Contributing to children's learning records and development plans

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Supporting children's individual routines and needs

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Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

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Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

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Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you should:

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Hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

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Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

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Have a good understanding of the

EYFS framework

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Be caring, patient, enthusiastic and reliable

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Have strong communication and teamwork skills

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Be confident supporting children's individual learning and development

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Be able to build positive relationships with children and families

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Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

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A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

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Opportunities within nurseries across

Ipswich and the surrounding areas

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Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

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Competitive rates of pay

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A variety of Early Years settings to develop your skills and experience

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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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