Nursery Practitioner

Candidate Source; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Qualified Bank Nursery Practitioners for flexible work in Brentwood and surrounding areas. The role involves providing care and supporting routines for children aged 0-5 years, and requires Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, along with prior experience in a nursery or preschool setting.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with young children in a nursery or preschool setting.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training, including Prevent Duty and FGM awareness, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff sickness, holidays, and peak periods at nurseries.
• Provide nurturing, engaging care for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support daily routines, activities, and mealtimes.
• Work within the EYFS framework to promote child development.
• Follow all safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Flexible, can-do attitude

Passion for childcare

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Bank Nursery Practitioner

A leading childcare recruitment agency is seeking enthusiastic Qualified Bank Nursery Practitioners looking for flexible work in Brentwood and the surrounding areas.

Supporting a network of high-quality nurseries on a temporary basis, this will suit someone looking for part-time work, experience in different settings, or a role that fits around other commitments!

What you ll be doing as Bank Nursery Practitioner:

• Stepping into nurseries on a temporary basis to cover staff sickness, holidays, and peak periods
• Providing nurturing, engaging care for children aged 0-5 years
• Supporting daily routines, activities, and mealtimes
• Working within the EYFS framework to promote child development
• Following all safeguarding and health & safety procedures

We re looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner with:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (beneficial)
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or preschool setting is a must
• A genuine passion for childcare
• Reliability and a flexible, can-do attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel to various settings across Brentwood and nearby areas

Please note: All applicants must undergo a full safer recruitment process. This includes an enhanced DBS check, two professional references, and verification of relevant qualifications. Up-to-date safeguarding training, including Prevent Duty and FGM awareness, is essential. Support is available to help you obtain these if needed.

To apply for this role as Bank Nursery Practitioner, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.