Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Mirfield Start Date: ASAP Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible opportunity in a friendly nursery setting? Do you…

Pay rate £13.50 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 October 2026

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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Mirfield
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for a flexible opportunity in a friendly nursery setting?

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare and have a passion for supporting children's early development?

Are you reliable, caring and adaptable, with a positive 'can-do' attitude?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an 80-place nursery based in Mirfield, who are looking to appoint a Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The nursery provides an environment where children can learn, play and develop their confidence through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

The nursery is looking to take on a qualified Nursery Practitioner on a flexible basis, offering part-time, full-time and day-to-day opportunities to suit individual availability. The successful Nursery Practitioner will support children with their learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will have:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting

Ability to support children's learning through play and age-appropriate activities

A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach

Flexibility, reliability and a positive 'can-do' attitude

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

Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability

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 Nursery Practitioner position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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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