Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NE40 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Nursery Practitioner
Location: Gateshead
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
• Are you a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity in Gateshead?
• Do you have a passion for supporting young children through their early years of learning and development?
• Would you love to join a welcoming nursery where you can make a real difference and develop your career?
TeacherActive is recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner to join a day nursery in Gateshead, supporting children aged 0-5 years. The setting offers the opportunity to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore and develop their confidence.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity starting in January 2027, offering a salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will plan engaging EYFS activities, support children's individual development, maintain high safeguarding standards and work closely with colleagues and parents to provide excellent early years care.
The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:
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A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
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Experience working within a nursery or early years setting
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A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
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Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting children aged 0-5
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
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A permanent position within a day nursery in Gateshead
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A competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
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A great benefits package
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The opportunity to support children's learning and development throughout their early years
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
If you are interested in this Nursery Practitioner position, click
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EMAIL:
michael.puckering@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888
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
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
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