Flexible Early Years Practitioner — Rotherham Nurseries

Career Teachers; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Teachers is seeking Early Years Practitioners (Level 3 or above) to support nurseries across Rotherham, Aston, Anston, Wales, and Swallownest. Flexible roles allow ad-hoc daytime coverage, long-term and potentially full-time placements.

Candidates should hold the specified EY qualifications, maintain an engaging, child-centred approach, and have a DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply. DBS checks are essential for working across nurseries.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• One of the EY-specific qualifications listed above.
• Engaging, child-centred approach.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, and a collaborative mindset.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to adapt to different nursery environments with confidence and warmth.

Responsibilities

• Support nurturing, high-quality EYFS provision across settings in Rotherham.
• Provide ad-hoc, day-to-day nursery support or long-term/full-time work.
• Offer flexibility to fit around existing commitments.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EY-specific qualifications listed

Engaging, child-centred approach

Reliability, enthusiasm, collaborative

DBS Update Service or willingness to</

Adapt to different nursery settings

Education

Early Years Practitioner Qualification (or equivalent)

Degree in Childhood Studies / Early Childhood (Level 6)

EY Teacher Status

QTS with Early Years focus

EY Professional Status

EY Practitioner Status

Job description

Career Teachers is seeking Early Years Practitioners (Level 3 or above) to support nurseries across Rotherham, Aston, Anston, Wales, and Swallownest. Flexible roles allow ad-hoc daytime coverage, long-term and potentially full-time placements.

Candidates should hold the specified EY qualifications, maintain an engaging, child-centred approach, and have a DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply. DBS checks are essential for working across nurseries.