Nursery Nurse Unqualified or Qualified

Humly; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay via PAYE

£100 referral bonus

Free safeguarding training

Humly app for bookings

Job summary

Humly is recruiting for Nursery Practitioners in Portsmouth to support a variety of early years settings. You can choose when and where you work, including ad hoc shifts, short placements or regular sessions.

We welcome qualified and unqualified applicants with at least 3 months’ experience. You’ll follow EYFS, safeguarding procedures, and work as part of supportive nursery teams. DBS clearance is required or we’ll help you obtain one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months’ referenceable experience in an early years education setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) – Humly can assist.
• Willingness to follow EYFS and safeguarding guidance.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be actively involved in play-based learning, activities, and outings.
• Greet every child with a warm, welcoming approach.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Work collaboratively with nursery teams.
• Follow and support daily nursery routines.
• Assist with snack and meal times, tidying, and light domestic tasks.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a Nursery Nurse within the Early Years sector in Portsmouth. This role is perfect for educators looking to make a real impact in a supportive nursery environments.

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant / Bank Staff

Hours: Fully Flexible – You choose when you work
Start Date: ASAP

3 Months minimum experience required working with children or volunteering with children.

Permanent positions also available.

We are urgently seeking Nursery Practitioners (qualified and unqualified) to join the Humly community, supporting a variety of early years settings across the South Hampshire region. Due to increasing demand, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with at least 3 months’ referenceable experience in early years education who want flexibility and control over when and where they work. Whether you’re seeking ad hoc shifts, short-term placements, or more regular work, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

The Role

• Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children

• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

• Be actively involved in play-based learning, activities, and outings

• Greet every child with a warm, welcoming approach

• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development

• Work collaboratively with nursery teams

• Follow and support daily nursery routines

• Assist with snack and meal times, tidying, and light domestic tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months’ referenceable experience in an early years education setting

• Punctual, reliable, and professional

• Confident communicating with children, families, and colleagues

• Willingness to follow EYFS and safeguarding guidance

• Ability to provide two proofs of address

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one – we can help)

Why Work With Humly?

• Complete flexibility – choose the shifts that work for you

• Set your own travel limits

• Weekend work available (optional)

• Competitive pay rates – paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella fees)

• Free safeguarding training

• £100 referral bonus

• Easy-to-use Humly app to manage bookings, timesheets, and travel

• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of early years settings

Safeguarding Statement

At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (\"the DBS\") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a \"protected\" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.

Level 3 Early Years qualification. Experience in early years education settings.