Nursery Practitioner

Term Time Teachers; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare staffing agency is seeking an agency nursery worker to support various nurseries in Oxted and surrounding areas. This role requires flexibility to work between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday to Friday. Key responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, engaging in activities, and supporting the permanent staff. Ideal candidates should be kind, caring, and patient, with an understanding of safeguarding. Competitive salary and flexible hours are offered, along with training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Pension scheme

Different setting experience

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to gain a fully enhanced DBS.
• Understanding of Safeguarding.
• Ability to work with different types of people.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear away activities as needed.
• Ensure children are safe and supervised.
• Engage in play-based learning.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Sensitivity to people

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Creative nature

Outgoing personality

Job description

This role will be working through Term Time Teachers in different nurseries within the Oxted and Westerham areas.

Working hours can be Monday – Friday.

Shifts we need

• 8 AM – 6 PM
• 8 AM – 1 PM
• 1 PM – 6 PM

Responsibilities

A working day as an agency nursery worker will vary depending on your hours and the setting you are placed in, but it might include:

• Setting up and clearing away activities as needed, helping the team prepare engaging learning environments both indoors and outdoors.
• Following the routines and expectations of each setting, adapting quickly to different nurseries, age groups, and working styles.
• Ensuring children are safe, supervised, and enjoying their learning, following all safeguarding and health & safety procedures in place at the nursery.
• Supporting the permanent staff team, stepping in where needed during busy periods and maintaining a professional, helpful approach.
• Working with a range of age groups, from babies to Pre‑School children, and adjusting your interactions and activities to suit each developmental stage.
• Engaging in play‑based learning, supporting activities already planned by the nursery or helping to facilitate child‑led play.
• Maintaining a clean and organised environment, including tidying play areas, supporting snack/lunch routines, and assisting with nappy changes or toileting (if required by the setting – not compulsory).
• Communicating effectively with the staff team to understand daily routines, child needs, and any important information for your shift.

About the Candidate

• To work within Oxted and surrounding areas.
• Have or be willing to gain a fully enhanced DBS.
• Have an understanding of Safeguarding and be willing to undertake safeguarding training – in house.
• Previous experience would be beneficial.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of people.
• The ability to work with different types of people.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Outgoing and bubbly personality.
• Must be kind, caring and approachable.
• Must be able to work between 8 – 6 Monday to Friday.
• Have a creative nature.

What we can offer you and why you should work with us

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Pension scheme
• Different setting experience
• Getting your foot in the door
• Gain experience
• Referral scheme
• Temp to perm positions – Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB).

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role.