Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Manchester Start Date: ASAP Salary: £14.25 - £16.35 per hour Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner who loves creating exciting learning experiences through play? Can you be a positive role model, encouraging children's confidence, independence and curiosity while maintaining a safe and engaging environment? Do you have at least 3 months' experience working in a nursery or childcare setting and want to take the next step in your Early Years career? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery in Manchester that is committed to providing children with a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment. The nursery places learning through play at the heart of its approach, helping children develop their confidence, independence and curiosity during their early years. The nursery is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner on a temporary basis, with the potential for a longer-term placement for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will support children aged 6 months to 5 years, delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children's communication, social and emotional development, with SEND experience desirable but not essential. The successful Nursery Practitioner will have: A minimum of 3 months' experience working within a nursery or childcare setting in the UK A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years is desirable but not essential A sound understanding of the EYFS framework and learning through play Excellent communication and group management skills SEND experience is desirable but not essential A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for supporting young children 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 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 Nursery Practitioner 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