Nursery Practitioner - Unqualified or Qualified

Humly; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete flexibility – choose the Shif

Set travel limits

Weekend work optional

Competitive weekly PAYE payments

Free safeguarding training

£100 referral bonus

Humly app for bookings and timesheets

Job summary

Humly is urgently seeking Nursery Practitioners to join the team across South Hampshire. Flexible hours allow you to choose when you work, with competitive hourly PAYE rates of £14.24–£15.53 and weekly pay. Start ASAP and gain valuable experience in early years education.

We welcome qualified and unqualified applicants with at least 3 months’ referenceable experience. Permanent roles are also available, with opportunities to work across a variety of settings and shifts that suit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Follow safeguarding policies at all times.
• Be involved in play-based learning, activities and outings.
• Greet each child warmly.
• Support physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.
• Work with nursery teams.
• Follow daily nursery routines.
• Assist with snack, meals, tidying and light tasks.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

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

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

Download the Humly App:

• Apple Store

• Google Play

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