Nursery Nurse

Full-Time Nursery Practitioner – Forest Hill, South East London
Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Ad hoc basis

TeacherActive is seeking caring and dedicated Nursery Practitioners to join a warm and welcoming nursery in Forest Hill, South East London. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work in a supportive setting where your passion for early years education can truly make a difference.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be an essential part of the team, working closely with children aged 0–5 years to support their learning and development through play and structured activities. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

• Assisting with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and social skills

• Providing a safe, clean, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and confidence

• Observing and recording children’s progress and sharing insights with senior staff and parents

• Helping with daily routines such as mealtimes, toileting, and rest periods with sensitivity and care

• Working collaboratively with other team members to ensure consistent and effective care and learning experiences

• Supporting the nursery’s safeguarding policies and maintaining high standards of health and safety

You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with the children and their families, making a positive impact on their early education journey.

• Compassionate and patient, able to nurture and support children with warmth and kindness

• Enthusiastic and energetic, bringing creativity and fun to everyday learning

• Reliable and responsible, committed to maintaining a safe and structured environment

• Observant and proactive, attentive to children’s needs and ready to adapt when required

• A strong team player who communicates well and collaborates effectively with colleagues and parents

• Passionate about early years education and eager to contribute to the nursery’s ongoing success

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate (essential)

• Experience working in a nursery or early years environment

• Commitment to full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply

• Able to provide 2 professional references

• Permanent, full-time role with consistent hours and job security

• Work in a nurturing nursery that values professional development and teamwork

• Make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning and development

• Support from TeacherActive, a trusted and reputable education agency

• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression

Interested?
Please send your CV to (url removed) to apply or for more information.

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.