Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting Bank Nursery Practitioners to cover early years settings in Newhaven. We have immediate openings for both qualified Early Years Educators (Level 2/3) and experienced, unqualified Nursery Assistants.

Role offers exceptional pay of £14.00 to £16.00 per hour with complete schedule flexibility between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. DBS Enhanced and Update Service are essential for placement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with children aged 0-5 years is essential.
• DBS Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (required for immediate placement).
• DBS Update Service (essential for immediate placement).
• Holds a recognised CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and supervision for children aged 0-5.
• Support engagement in play and learning activities aligned with EYFS.
• Assist with routines including meals, rest, hygiene, and nappy changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, stimulating environment across rooms.
• Adhere to safeguarding, child protection and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Experience with 0-5 years

DBS compliance

Right to Work in UK

Education

CACHE / NVQ Level 2/3 in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant (Bank Staff)

Location: Newhaven, East Sussex (BN9)

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

Newhaven?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting

Bank Nursery Practitioners for early years settings across the Newhaven 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 Newhaven locations with parking options and easy access to local transport links and coastal bus routes.

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

Permanent Pathways: Opportunity to move into permanent or long-term nursery contracts if desired.