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Early Years Practitioner - Bishop's Stortford (Contract)

10 November by TeacherActive : South : London & South East : Essex

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East of England -Hertfordshire -Bishop's Stortford
Salary:
£14.25 - £17/hour

Early Years Practitioner – Bishop's Stortford | Exciting Nursery Opportunities | £14.25+ Per Hour

Are you passionate about Early Years and looking for an opportunity to work within a fantastic nursery setting?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a highly regarded nursery in Bishop's Stortford and is looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Early Years Practitioners to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy making a difference in children's lives and want to work in an environment where children's learning, development and wellbeing are at the heart of everything.

We want to hear from people who bring enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine passion for working with young children.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GREAT EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER?

Working in Early Years is about much more than providing childcare. It's about creating positive experiences, encouraging curiosity and helping children develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.

We are looking for practitioners who can:

  • Provide a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.

  • Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.

  • Understand and implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

  • Build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

  • Recognise individual children's needs and support their development.

  • Promote positive behaviour and encourage children's independence.

  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety.

  • Work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the nursery's daily success.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

  • Qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioners.

  • Nursery Assistants with previous childcare experience.

  • Early Years Educators looking for their next opportunity.

  • Individuals who are passionate about developing a career in childcare.

  • Reliable and motivated people who take pride in delivering high-quality care.

Relevant childcare qualifications are desirable, depending on the position, and practical nursery experience will be highly valued.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TEACHERACTIVE:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout the onboarding process.

  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

  • CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.

  • Market-leading rates of pay, starting from £14.25 per hour.

  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities.

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Early Years Consultant.

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

  • All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is deducted, with no hidden administration charges or fees.

OUR REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCE PROCESS

At TeacherActive, safeguarding is a priority.

All successful candidates must complete our registration and compliance process before starting work within our partner settings.

This includes identity verification, qualification checks, employment history, references, relevant safeguarding checks and DBS requirements.

Our team will guide you through the process and provide support at every stage to help make your registration as straightforward as possible.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT EARLY YEARS OPPORTUNITY?

If you're a Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant or someone with childcare experience looking for work in Bishop's Stortford, I'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for regular work, flexibility or a longer-term opportunity, this could be a fantastic chance to develop your experience within an established nursery setting.

Get in touch today to find out more and discuss how TeacherActive can support you.

Contact Kyle Bailey – Early Years Consultant

Email: kyle.bailey@teacheractive.com

Telephone: 01245 335 533

Mobile: 07562 275136

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