Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner - Flexible Supply Work

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED is seeking Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Practitioners for flexible supply work in Chelmsford and surrounding areas. The roles involve supporting babies, toddlers and pre-school children in safe, caring environments.

As a supply practitioner, you can choose when you work, with options for one or two days a week or more. Prior childcare experience is welcome but not essential, as training and guidance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children in Early Years settings.
• Ability to work with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, development and play.
• Help with daily routines.
• Support indoor and outdoor learning and play.

Job description

Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner - Flexible Supply Work

Job Title: Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner - Flexible Supply Work

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Part-time

Branch: Kent

Looking for flexible work in Early Years?

Do you love working with young children but want the freedom to choose when you work?

GSL Education are looking for enthusiastic and caring Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Practitioners to join our supply team, supporting a range of welcoming nurseries and Early Years settings across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week, regular supply work, additional hours around your existing commitments or the opportunity to gain more Early Years experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

As a Nursery Assistant / Early Years Practitioner, you could be supporting children across Baby, Toddler and Pre-School rooms, helping to create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children's learning, development and play


• Supporting children with their daily routines


• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence


• Supporting indoor and outdoor learning and play


• Helping with snack and mealtimes


• Building positive and nurturing relationships with children


• Supporting children with additional needs where required


• Working alongside experienced nursery teams


• Following nursery policies and safeguarding procedures


• Helping to create a happy, safe and inclusive environment

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from:

• Nursery Assistants


• Nursery Practitioners


• Early Years Practitioners


• Early Years Assistants


• Nursery Nurses


• Experienced unqualified childcare workers


• Candidates with experience in nursery, preschool, childcare or Early Years settings


• People with transferable experience working with children

You don't necessarily need to have years of experience. Most importantly, we're looking for people who are:

• Caring and nurturing


• Reliable and punctual


• Enthusiastic and energetic


• Patient and approachable


• Confident working with young children


• Adaptable and comfortable working in different settings


• Passionate about children's learning and development


• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

Why choose flexible supply work?

You choose when you work!

Supply work is ideal if you're:

• Looking for flexible hours


• Returning to work after a career break


• Studying or completing a childcare qualification


• Looking for additional income


• Wanting to gain more experience within Early Years


• Looking for work around family or other commitments


• Interested in trying different nursery settings before committing to a permanent role

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of nurseries and Early Years settings in Chelmsford and surrounding areas, with the potential for both short-term and longer-term opportunities.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Flexible ad-hoc and supply work


• Choose the days you're available


• Opportunities across Chelmsford and surrounding areas


• Short-term and longer-term opportunities


• Competitive rates of pay


• Dedicated consultant support


• Opportunities to build your Early Years experience


• Training and professional development opportunities