Nursery practitioner

Nursery Practitioner Location: Stafford Area Start Date: ASAP Salary: £14.25 per hour Contract: Day-to-Day / Full-time / Long-term Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next…

Pay rate £14.25 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 September 2026

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Nursery Practitioner

Location: Stafford Area
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £14.25 per hour
Contract: Day-to-Day / Full-time / Long-term

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience supporting young children with their learning, development and personal care needs?

Are you passionate about creating a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can thrive?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with welcoming nurseries across the Stafford area looking for caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join their teams for day-to-day, full-time and long-term opportunities.

The successful Nursery Practitioner will:

Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare – essential
Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework
Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning activities
Support children's communication, physical, social and emotional development
Be confident supporting personal care, where required
Observe and contribute towards children's developmental progress
Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
Be caring, patient, reliable and enthusiastic

In return, you can expect:

£14.25 per hour
Flexible day-to-day work
Full-time and long-term opportunities
A dedicated TeacherActive consultant
Access to CPD and ongoing support
TeacherActive referral scheme
If you're a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible or long-term Early Years work in Stafford, apply today!

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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