Nursery Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £17.22 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | CO1 1PJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner – Colchester
Location: Colchester, Essex
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
Colchester 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
Colchester 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
Apply Today
If you are a
Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in
Colchester, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join TeacherActive and help provide children with the best possible start to their education.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in nurseries, schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
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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