Nursery Nurse

TeacherActive
Waltham Forest, Greater London
We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming, and well-established early years setting in South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development, and well-being within a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0–5 in line with the EYFS framework

Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities that support all areas of development

Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and contribute to learning journals

Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

Adhere to safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times

Requirements

Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent)

Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework

A caring, patient, and proactive approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Paediatric First Aid (desirable)

What We Offer

Supportive and friendly team environment

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

A rewarding role supporting children’s early learning and development

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a new opportunity in South East London, we would love to hear from you.

Email:

Phone: (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
Posted 2026-09-27

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