Early Years Practitioner & Nursery Assistant | Greenwich | £12.75-£14.50ph | Flexible Start

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays paid

£100 refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Nexter Ltd in Greenwich is seeking friendly Nursery Practitioners and Assistants to support great nurseries across the area. Flexible start dates and Local-First roles help you balance family life while contributing to children’s development.

Earn between £12.75 and £14.50 per hour, with wages paid reliably every Friday. Whether you’re qualified or bringing hands-on nursery passion, you’ll find a welcoming path and support to stay compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Tier requires Level 2/3 Early Years qualifications (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, Level 3 Early Years Educator, NNEB).
• Unqualified/Support Tier allows applicants with 3+ months nursery/preschool experience.
• Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate required or willing to train immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery teams and EYFS learning activities.
• Provide flexible support and help maintain safe, welcoming environments for children.
• Assist with day-to-day nursery duties and child supervision.

Skills

Qualified Tier requirements

Paediatric First Aid

Nursery experience

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner & Nursery Assistant | Greenwich | £12.75-£14.50ph | Flexible Start

Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/06/2026

Nexter recruits great nursery staff for great nurseries.

Do you have a genuine passion for child development? Are you the kind of person who can turn a cardboard box into a spaceship, negotiate peace treaties over toy trains, and give the best high-fives in South East London?

We are the Early Years Professional Network, and we are looking for friendly, child-orientated Nursery Practitioners and Assistants to bring their magic to fantastic nurseries across Greenwich.

We know that working in Early Years is all about the children—so we’ve built a flexible supply network that lets you focus entirely on the fun stuff, without the stress of endless paperwork or unpaid overtime!

Requirements

Who We Are Looking For:

We pride ourselves on providing nurseries with enthusiastic, reliable staff who genuinely love working with children. We have roles across two tiers:

• The Qualified Tier (Level 2 & Level 3):
• You hold a "Full & Relevant" Early Years or Childcare qualification (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, Level 3 Early Years Educator, NNEB).
• Please note: Due to government ratio regulations, Health & Social Care or Teaching Assistant (TA) qualifications do not meet the criteria for Qualified Practitioner rates.
• The Unqualified/Support Tier:
• You might not have the official paperwork, but you have the heart for it! We welcome warm, experienced applicants with 3+ months of verifiable experience working in a private nursery or preschool setting.
• Compliance (The 2025 Standard):
• Safety first! To be counted in nursery ratios, you must hold a Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate. If you don't have one right now, you must be willing to complete the training immediately to keep our little ones safe and compliant with regulations.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Keep It Local: We use a "Local-First" booking system. We partner with wonderful, welcoming nurseries right here in Greenwich so you spend less time commuting and more time doing what you love.
• Great Pay for Great Play: Earn between £12.75 and £14.50 per hour, with your wages paid reliably every single Friday.
• Total Freedom: You are the boss of your own diary! Whether you want to work two days a week around your family or jump in full-time, you set your availability.
• Focus on the Fun: Step in, support the nursery team, facilitate amazing EYFS learning, and leave the heavy planning behind.
• Bring a Friend Bonus: Early Years is better with friends! Earn a £100 cash bonus for every qualified childcare professional you refer to us (once they complete 100 hours of play!).