Nursery Practitioner

Joining Careers Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit availability

Competitive hourly rates

Paid every two weeks

Variety of bookings

Job summary

Joining Careers Education is seeking Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners for flexible agency work across London. You’ll travel up to an hour from home to support a variety of nurseries and shifts, with day-to-day, short-term and long-term bookings available.

Responsibilities include providing high-quality care for children aged 0–5, supporting EYFS learning, and following safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, reliable attitude
• Flexibility to travel within approximately one hour of home

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years
• Support children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Work as part of different nursery teams across a range of settings
• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times

Skills

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) – Flexible Agency Work

Various locations across London.

Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

We are one of the UK's leading childcare recruitment agencies with over 30 years of combined experience, and we are looking for passionate and reliable practitioners to join our growing bank team.

We support a number of fantastic nurseries across London. Whilst many of our bookings are based here, we are looking for candidates who are flexible and willing to travel up to one hour from their local area to support our nursery clients across London. This flexibility allows us to offer you a greater variety of shifts and more consistent work.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Working as part of different nursery teams across a range of settings.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.

Shift Patterns

• 8:00am – 6:00pm
• 8:00am - 1.00pm
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 1:00pm – 6:00pm

Whether you're looking for full-day shifts or shorter sessions, we'll work with your availability wherever possible. We offer day-to-day cover, long-term block bookings, and ongoing placements, giving you flexibility while gaining experience in a variety of nursery settings.

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Full and Relevant Early Years qualification.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude.
• Flexibility to travel to nurseries within approximately one hour of your home.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Paid every two weeks.
• A variety of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term bookings.
• Opportunities to work in a range of excellent nursery settings.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions with our nursery clients.

If you're passionate about childcare, enjoy variety, and want the flexibility to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you