Flexible Nursery Practitioner – Immediate Starts, Weekly Pay

Step Teachers; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive benefits

Weekly PAYE payroll

Ongoing development

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide flexible short-term and long-term cover across Witney and surrounding areas. You will support children aged 0–5, helping them learn through play in nurturing, EYFS-aligned settings.

Ideal candidates will have nursery or early years experience, understand EYFS, and build positive, caring relationships. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with safeguarding commitments and willingness to undertake relevant training.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in nursery or early years settings.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with children.
• Willingness to undertake relevant early years training and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of stimulating, age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with the care, supervision, and well-being of children aged 0–5.
• Help create safe, inclusive, and developmentally rich environments.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
• Contribute to observations and maintain learning records when required.
• Support children with personal care needs as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with early years staff and contribute to daily routines during longer term placements.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Step Teachers is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide flexible short-term and long-term cover across Witney and surrounding areas. You will support children aged 0–5, helping them learn through play in nurturing, EYFS-aligned settings.

Ideal candidates will have nursery or early years experience, understand EYFS, and build positive, caring relationships. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with safeguarding commitments and willingness to undertake relevant training.