Jun 07, 2026

Nursery Practitioner

Job Description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Stockport  Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work within independent nurseries? Do you have experience supporting children within Early Years settings? Are you reliable, adaptable and ready to work across a variety of welcoming nursery environments? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of independent nurseries across the Stockport area, who are looking to appoint enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners for flexible work opportunities. These nurseries provide safe, nurturing and engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, exploration, and creativity. The settings pride themselves on creating warm and inclusive environments for both children and staff. The nurseries are looking to take on flexible Nursery Practitioners on a short-term and long-term basis to support with day-to-day cover and ongoing staffing needs. The successful Nursery Practitioner will be required to support children across various age groups, helping to deliver stimulating activities in line with the EYFS curriculum while ensuring children feel safe, supported, and engaged throughout the day. The successful Nursery Practitioner will have: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS curriculum A positive and proactive attitude Excellent communication and teamwork skills Flexibility and adaptability to work across different nursery settings 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 Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply 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 position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. EMAIL: CONTACT NUMBER: (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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