Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

About the Role We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with Paediatric First Aid to join a friendly and supportive nursery setting in Brixton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a…

Pay rate £13.80 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 27 September 2026

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About the Role

We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with Paediatric First Aid to join a friendly and supportive nursery setting in Brixton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children.

Key Responsibilities

Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework

Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment

Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

Carry out observations and contribute to learning journals

Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents

Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times

Requirements

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate

Experience working in a nursery or early years setting

Strong understanding of EYFS

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Warm, patient, and reliable approach

What’s on Offer

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive working environment

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Flexible working options

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and have the experience and skills to support behaviour positively, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter 

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Phone: (phone number removed)

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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