Nursery Practitioner

  • TeacherActive
  • Salford, Manchester
  • Mar 10, 2026
Seasonal Education

Job Description

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Manchester
Start Date: Ongoing opportunities

Role Overview

TeacherActive is currently working with a number of nurseries across Manchester who are looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Nursery Practitioners to support their early years teams.

This role is ideal for individuals who have at least 3 months experience working in a nursery setting and are passionate about supporting young children during the early stages of their development. Successful candidates will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn through play and exploration.

If you hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification, this is desirable, though not essential.

To learn more about working in a nursery environment, this resource may be helpful:
Your Role as a Nursery Practitioner - Top Tips for Working in a Nursery
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  • Support the delivery of engaging early years activities and play-based learning

  • Help create a safe, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment

  • Support children s social, emotional and physical development

  • Assist with daily routines including play, learning activities and mealtimes

  • Work collaboratively with nursery staff to ensure high standards of care and learning

  • Observe and support children s development in line with early years frameworks

Resource on learning through play in early years:
Learning Through Play: Exploring Educational Play in Nursery
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3 months experience working in a nursery

  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to working with young children

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Willingness to travel to different nursery settings across Manchester

  • Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within early years settings

Safeguarding guidance resource:
What is Safeguarding? - Safeguarding in Schools
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Desirable (but not essential)
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare or Early Years qualification

  • Experience working with EYFS frameworks

  • Confidence supporting children with varying developmental needs

Resource on the Early Years framework:
Nursery & EYFS Advice - Part 1 - The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Explained
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What We Offer
  • Opportunities to work in a range of nurseries across Manchester

  • Flexible and long-term opportunities available

  • Supportive and welcoming nursery environments

  • Opportunities to gain further experience in early years education

Apply today by contacting Megan on (phone number removed) or emailing (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration 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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.