Nursery Practitioner

Randstad UK; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Local High Wycombe shifts

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Flexible hours

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting Bank Nursery Practitioners for early years settings in the High Wycombe area. Flexible, part-time shifts 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday to Friday with no weekends. UK right to work required and enhanced DBS ongoing service.

Competitive hourly pay of £14.00–£16.00, weekly PAYE, and access to a dedicated recruitment consultant to support placement across nurseries. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with children aged 0-5 years is essential.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the DBS Update Service is essential for placement.
• Qualified Practitioner (Level 2/3) in Early Years / Childcare or equivalent; Unqualified considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality day-to-day care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.
• Support engaging play and learning activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Assist with routines including meals, rest, hygiene and nappies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms.
• Adhere to nursery safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Childcare experience

Reliable and punctual

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant (Bank Staff)

Salary / Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Temporary / Part-time / Bank Staff / Flexible Hours

Working Hours: Shift patterns between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Job Overview

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for flexible nursery work in

High Wycombe?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting

Bank Nursery Practitioners for early years settings across the High Wycombe area. We have immediate openings for both

qualified Early Years Educators (Level 2 / Level 3) and

experienced, unqualified Nursery Assistants.

This role offers an exceptional pay rate of

£14.00 to £16.00 per hour with complete schedule flexibility-choose the shifts and days that suit your availability between

8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality day-to-day care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.

Support the implementation of engaging play and learning activities in line with the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Assist with key care routines including mealtimes, rest times, personal hygiene, and nappy changing.

Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms.

Adhere strictly to nursery safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Hands-on experience working with children aged 0-5 years is

essential (e.g., nursery, pre-school, crèche, or primary school setting).

DBS: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the

DBS Update Service (essential for immediate placement).

Qualified Practitioner (£15.00 - £16.00/hour): Holds a recognised CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.

Unqualified Practitioner (£14.00/hour): Demonstrable experience in childcare, with a solid understanding of EYFS principles.

Attributes: Reliable, punctual, nurturing, and confident adapting to different room layouts and routines.

Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK.

Top Hourly Rates: £14.00 - £16.00/hour paid weekly via PAYE.

Work-Life Balance: Pick and choose your working days across the 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM window.

Local Shifts: Convenient High Wycombe locations with parking options and easy access to the train station (Chiltern Railways) and local bus routes.

Dedicated Consultant: Ongoing support from a specialist early years recruitment team.