Early Years Practitioner
8 days ago
London
TeacherActive, one of the UK’s largest and leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be supporting several Primary Schools and Nursery settings across East London, including a welcoming and ambitious school in Poplar, who are seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their early years team.\n\nWe work closely with our partner schools to provide reliable, nurturing, and high-quality early years staff. Alongside this, we offer ongoing training and career progression opportunities, helping you develop your skills and move forward within the early years sector.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis fantastic Stratford-based school is looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner who is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to supporting children during a crucial stage of their development.\n\nYou will play a key role in:\n\nSupporting children across the EYFS curriculum\n\nPromoting learning through play-based activities\n\nEncouraging early communication, social skills, and emotional development\n\nSupporting children with routines, transitions, and personal care where required\n\nCreating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment\n\nYou’ll work closely with the class teacher, EYFS lead, and wider support team to ensure each child receives consistent care, structure, and encouragement throughout the day.\n\nYou may support small groups, contribute to whole-group activities, or provide individual support to children who need additional help — no two days will be the same.\n\nWhether you’re seeking day-to-day supply, a long-term placement, or a permanent role, our consultants will work closely with you to find the right fit.\n\nThe Successful Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Will Have:\n\nA Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare\n\nExperience working within a nursery or EYFS setting\n\nA calm, caring, and consistent approach to behaviour and routines\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships\n\nA proactive attitude and genuine passion for early years development\n\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team\n\nIn Return, You Can Expect:\n\nA dedicated consultant team available 24/7\n\nA Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)\n\nAccess to CPD training and certificates via our My-Progression platform\n\nMarket-leading rates of pay\n\nTeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)\n\nOngoing support, regular check-ins, and career guidance\n\nAll staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning your Tax and National Insurance are handled correctly — with no hidden admin charges.\n\nIf you’re passionate about supporting children in their early years and would like to be considered for this Level 3 Nursery Practitioner role, click APPLY NOW and I’ll be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.\n\n Email: \n Contact Number: (phone number removed)\n\nAll applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.\n\nRegistration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.\n\nRegular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.\n\nTeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services