Nursery Practitioners

Step Teachers; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in London is seeking a Nursery Practitioner for day-to-day supply work. The role involves supporting children's development through play and structured activities, assisting with the EYFS curriculum, and promoting positive behaviour. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, previous nursery experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers weekly pay, safeguarding checks, and access to exclusive deals.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working in nursery or early years settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play.
• Assist with planning and delivery of EYFS curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to different environments

Passion for supporting children's growth

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Practitioner – Day‑to‑day supply from as soon as possible

Duties as Nursery Practitioner:

• Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
• Assist with planning and delivery of EYFS curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Help manage daily routines including meals, hygiene, and transitions
• Observe and record children’s progress
• Uphold safeguarding and nursery policies consistently

Ideal Nursery Practitioner:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Nursery Practitioner
• Ability to adapt to different environments and children’s needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Passionate about supporting young children’s growth and learning

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions and have dedicated teams in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon and Plymouth.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standards in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, meaning no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships and more. Our pay portal provides comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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