Nursery Practitioner - Unqualified or Qualified

Humly; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly PAYE

DBS support

Safeguarding training

£100 referral bonus? (not in text)

Job summary

Humly is seeking Nursery Practitioners and Early Years Assistants to join its flexible bank staffing pool across the South Hampshire region. The role supports a variety of early years settings with at least 3 months’ experience and a positive, proactive approach.

Choose your shifts, earn £14.24–£15.53 per hour PAYE, and benefit from weekly pay, safeguarding training, and our app to manage bookings. DBS checks can be supported.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months’ referenceable experience in an early years education setting.
• Punctual, reliable, and professional.
• Confident communicating with children, families, and colleagues.
• Willingness to follow EYFS and safeguarding guidance.
• Ability to provide two proofs of address.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children.
• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Be actively involved in play-based learning, activities, and outings.
• Greet every child with a warm, welcoming approach.
• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
• Work collaboratively with nursery teams.
• Follow and support daily nursery routines.
• Assist with snack and meal times, tidying, and light domestic tasks.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Reliable

Punctual

Confident communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant / Bank Staff

Hours: Fully Flexible – You choose when you work
Pay: £14.24 – £15.53 per hour PAYE
Start Date: ASAP or whenever suits you

3 Months minimum experience required working with children or volunteering with children.

Permanent positions also available.

We are urgently seeking Nursery Practitioners (qualified and unqualified) to join the Humly community, supporting a variety of early years settings across the South Hampshire region. Due to increasing demand, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with at least 3 months’ referenceable experience in early years education who want flexibility and control over when and where they work. Whether you’re seeking ad hoc shifts, short-term placements, or more regular work, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

The Role

• Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment for children

• Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

• Be actively involved in play-based learning, activities, and outings

• Greet every child with a warm, welcoming approach

• Support children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development

• Work collaboratively with nursery teams

• Follow and support daily nursery routines

• Assist with snack and meal times, tidying, and light domestic tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months’ referenceable experience in an early years education setting

• Punctual, reliable, and professional

• Confident communicating with children, families, and colleagues

• Willingness to follow EYFS and safeguarding guidance

• Ability to provide two proofs of address

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one – we can help)

Why Work With Humly?

• Complete flexibility – choose the shifts that work for you

• Set your own travel limits

• Weekend work available (optional)

• Competitive pay rates – paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella fees)

• Free safeguarding training

• £100 referral bonus

• Easy-to-use Humly app to manage bookings, timesheets, and travel

• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of early years settings

Level 3 Early Years qualification. Experience in early years education settings.