Supply Nursery Practitioner – Gloucester

About Early Years Ltd.; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

About Early Years Ltd. is seeking a Supply Nursery Practitioner to cover sessions across Gloucester and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible full-time or part-time shifts to suit your availability, with opportunities to work in multiple nurseries and settings.

You'll support children's learning, development and care, work with EYFS frameworks, and adapt to different age groups and environments while building your professional network in the Gloucestershire area.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification desirable.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to different nursery environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children within nursery settings.
• Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
• Follow the EYFS framework.
• Plan and support engaging play-based activities.
• Help children develop their communication, social and physical skills.
• Promote children's independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support children's personal care, feeding and daily routines where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery staff.
• Adapt quickly to different nursery environments, routines and expectations.
• Observe children's development and communicate relevant information to permanent staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Provide reliable and professional support across different settings.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS understanding

Communication skills

Adaptability

DBS Update Service

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

Supply Nursery Practitioner - Gloucester

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Nurseries: Day Nurseries / Early Years Settings
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Start
Hours: Flexible, Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
Pay: £12-£15 per hour
Role: Supply Nursery Practitioner

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for greater flexibility in your working week? Would you like the opportunity to work across different nursery settings while choosing when and where you work?

Academics Ltd is currently recruiting Nursery Practitioners for flexible supply opportunities across Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for regular work, occasional shifts or a way to gain experience across different Early Years settings, supply work can offer the flexibility and variety you're looking for.

The Role

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, you will provide short-term and day-to-day support to nurseries across Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

You will work alongside existing nursery teams to support children's learning, development and care. Depending on the setting and your experience, you could work across different age groups, from babies and toddlers through to preschool.

This is an ideal opportunity for Nursery Practitioners who enjoy variety, want greater control over their working week or are looking to experience different nursery environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children within nursery settings.
• Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Plan and support engaging play-based activities.
• Help children develop their communication, social and physical skills.
• Promote children's independence, confidence and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support children's personal care, feeding and daily routines where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and nursery staff.
• Adapt quickly to different nursery environments, routines and expectations.
• Observe children's development and communicate relevant information to permanent staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
• Provide reliable and professional support across different settings.

Key Requirements

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to quickly adapt to different nursery environments.
• Confidence working with babies, toddlers and/or preschool-aged children.
• A reliable, flexible and professional attitude.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Why Apply?

Supply nursery work offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy greater flexibility while continuing to develop your Early Years career.

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner with Academics Ltd, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Choose from flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Work across a variety of nurseries and Early Years settings.
• Gain experience with different age groups and teaching approaches.
• Build your professional network across Gloucester.
• Develop your knowledge and experience of the EYFS.
• Choose between regular assignments and occasional supply work.
• Gain experience before committing to a permanent nursery position.
• Continue developing your childcare and Early Years skills.
• Access a variety of opportunities based on your availability and experience.

Whether you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for greater flexibility or an Early Years professional looking to broaden your experience, supply work offers the freedom and variety to shape your working week around your circumstances.