Early Years Practitioner – Level 3
Location: Colchester
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Permanent | 3 days per week
Pay: From £13.69 per hour (dependent on experience)

TeacherActive are proud to be working with an outstanding nursery based in Colchester, who are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their team on a permanent basis, working three days per week.

The Successful Candidate Will:

Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)

Have previous experience working within an Early Years setting

Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting children’s development

Be a positive team player with the drive to achieve excellent outcomes for children and colleagues

Be able to travel to the nursery location

What the Nursery Offers:

Minimum pay of £13.69 per hour, with potential to increase based on experience

Breakfast and lunch provided while working in the nursery

Onsite parking available

A clear route for progression within the setting

A welcoming, supportive, and high-quality working environment

Why Work with TeacherActive?

TeacherActive will manage the full onboarding process, ensuring all documentation is completed so you can start your role smoothly and confidently.

When you join TeacherActive, you will benefit from:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Access to the Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply)

CPD training and certification through the My-Progression platform

Market-leading rates of pay

The opportunity to earn up to £100 through the Referral Scheme (terms and conditions apply)

All roles paid through PAYE, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden fees

If you are passionate about supporting children’s development and are ready to take the next step in your career as an Early Years Practitioner, we would love to hear from you.

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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.