Supply Nursery Practitioner

Exeter Supply Partnership; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible placements

Local settings across Devon/Torbay

Professional development

Job summary

Exeter Supply Partnership (ESP) is seeking caring and confident Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support Early Years settings across Devon and Torbay, helping young children learn through play and high-quality care.

The role offers flexible, local placements across Devon and Torbay, with a warm, supportive team and opportunities to gain experience in different environments while developing essential EYFS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DfE approved Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Meet national requirements for supervision and safety, child development knowledge, curriculum support in EYFS.
• Check qualification using the DfE online tool.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
• Work flexibly across local nurseries and preschool settings.

Skills

Warm, patient, child-centred approach

Experience with children 0–5

Strong EYFS understanding

Education

DfE approved Level 2 Early Years qualification

DfE approved Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Exeter Supply Partnership (ESP) is looking for caring and confident Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to support Early Years settings across Devon and Torbay. If you are passionate about helping young children learn, play and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, you’ll support children’s learning and development through play-based activities and high-quality care. Roles may include:

• Helping to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities


• Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development


• Maintaining a safe, nurturing environment


• Working flexibly across local nurseries and preschool settings

We match your skills and experience with the right settings to ensure a positive and rewarding placement.

DfE Qualification & Ratio Requirements

To work within staff to child ratios, you must hold a DfE approved Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification. These qualifications ensure you meet national requirements for:

• Supervision and safety


• Child development knowledge


• Curriculum support in EYFS settings

This is essential for maintaining high quality early education and care. You can check your qualification here using the DfE’s online tool - Check an early years qualification.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (DfE approved)


• Experience working with children aged 0–5 (references required)


• A warm, patient and child centred approach


• Strong understanding of the EYFS


• Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange this)

Why Work with ESP?

• Flexible work that fits around your personal commitments


• Local placements across Devon and Torbay


• A supportive team who get to know you and your preferences


• Opportunities to gain experience across different environments


• Career progression support with access to funded in-person and online professional development


• Professional, friendly communication every step of the way

We are a not-for-profit organisation, focused solely on supporting educators and local settings—not on targets or commission.

Join Us

If you’re a committed Nursery Practitioner wanting flexible, local, and rewarding Early Years work, we’d love to welcome you to ESP.