Early Years Practitioner & Assistant Jobs | Crystal Palace

Nexter Ltd; Dunwich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Local placements

Job summary

Crystal Palace is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners and Experienced Assistants to join our network of nurseries across Crystal Palace and Southwark. The role emphasizes hands-on learning through play, with flexibility to fit your life and no unpaid overtime.

Benefits include local placements, weekly pay between £12.75 and £14.50 per hour, and a £100 referral bonus after 100 hours. Requirements: Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification or verified hands-on experience, enhanced DBS,

Qualifications

• Hold a full & relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Be energetic, reliable and ready to get involved from the start.
• Enhanced DBS and 2 professional references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning through play and support the core team.
• Engage with children to promote development and wellbeing.
• Minimise administrative tasks and focus on direct care.

Skills

Energetic

Reliable

Education

Level 2 childcare qualification

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner & Assistant Jobs | Crystal Palace

Are you the kind of practitioner who knows that every messy play session, every storybook, and every muddy puddle is a vital stepping stone in a child's early development?

We are partnering with vibrant, high-quality nurseries across Crystal Palace and Southwark, and we are looking for hardworking, deeply passionate Early Years Practitioners and Experienced Assistants to join our network.

We know how hard you work on the floor. That’s why we offer a completely flexible way of working. You bring the enthusiasm and the expertise, and we provide a schedule that fits your life, entirely free from unpaid overtime and endless planning paperwork!

Why Hardworking Practitioners Choose Us:

Work On Your Doorstep: We focus on local placements. Whether you are right by Crystal Palace Park or closer to the heart of Southwark, our "Local-First" system keeps your commute short and sweet.

Reliable Weekly Pay: Your hard work deserves immediate reward. Earn between £12.75 and £14.50 per hour, paid directly into your bank account every single Friday.

Total Work-Life Balance: You are the boss of your diary. Want to work full-time? Great. Need to fit shifts around university, another job, or family? No problem. You set your exact availability.

Focus on the Children: Step in, deliver incredible learning through play, support the core team, and leave the heavy administrative stress behind at the end of the day.

The £100 Referral Bonus: Early Years is all about teamwork. Refer other passionate childcare professionals to us, and we will send you a £100 bonus once they hit 100 hours of work!

Who We Are Looking For:

• The Qualified Pathway: You hold a "Full & Relevant" Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, Early Years Educator, NNEB).
• The Experienced Unqualified Pathway: You might not have the official certificate yet, but you have the hands‑on experience and the heart for it! We welcome applications from proactive, enthusiastic individuals who have verifiable, recent experience working in an early years setting.

The Essentials for Everyone:

The Mindset: You must be energetic, reliable, and ready to get stuck in from the moment you walk through the nursery doors.

The 2025 Standard: A current Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate is highly desirable to help keep our settings safe. If you don’t have one but are committed to the sector, we will help guide you on how to get certified.

Ready to Bring Your Passion to Our Nurseries?

We don't do endless interview rounds. If you have an active Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or are willing to get one) and can provide 2 professional references, we will fast-track your registration so you can start doing what you love.

The Essentials for Everyone:The Mindset: You must be energetic, reliable, and ready to get stuck in from the moment you walk through the nursery doors.The 2025 Standard: A current Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate is highly desirable to help keep our settings safe. If you don’t have one but are committed to the sector, we will help guide you on how to get certified.