Nursery Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Portishead location with parking and C

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting Bank Nursery Practitioners for Portishead area settings. Positions available for qualified Early Years Educators (Level 2/3) and experienced, unqualified Nursery Assistants.

Role offers pay of £14.00–£16.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications) with flexible shifts between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday; no weekends. DBS required and UK right to work.

Qualifications

• Hands-on childcare experience with children 0–5 years is essential.
• DBS Enhanced with Update Service required for immediate placement.
• Qualified Practitioner (Level 2 or 3) in Early Years/Childcare per CACHE/NVQ or equivalent.
• Unqualified Practitioner with demonstrable childcare experience and EYFS understanding.
• Valid right to work in the UK.

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 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 to safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Childcare experience

Nurturing

Punctual

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 Early Years / Childcare

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

DBS (Enhanced Child Workforce DBS)

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant (Bank Staff)

Location: Portishead, North Somerset (BS20)

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

Portishead?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting

Bank Nursery Practitioners for early years settings across the Portishead 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 Portishead locations with parking options and easy access to local bus routes and the M5 corridor.

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