Early Years Practitioner

Be the reason a child loves coming to school today.

Do you enjoy helping children discover the world around them? Randstad is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Assistants to support high-quality nursery settings with flexible and ongoing opportunities.

You will work within a friendly early years team to support children's learning and development, contributing to an environment where children feel happy, confident and encouraged to explore. This role suits practitioners who enjoy creative play, problem solving, and building nurturing relationships with children.

This nursery is a vibrant early years setting dedicated to providing a nurturing "home-from-home" environment where children feel safe to explore and grow. Focused on the holistic development of infants and preschoolers, the setting emphasises learning through play and outdoor discovery.

• Supporting room staff with planned EYFS activities
• Engaging children in sensory, messy, outdoor, and small-group play
• Assisting in maintaining accurate observations and records
• Ensuring each child's safety, well-being and inclusion
• Helping with sleep routines, meals, and personal care
• Building strong communication with your team and parents
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding at all times

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible schedule - choose the days that work for you
• Access to short-term and long-term placements
• Online systems for bookings and timesheets
• Dedicated consultant who understands the early years sector
• Professional development and a route to permanent opportunities
• £300 refer-a-friend incentive

• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification
• Confidence supporting children aged 0-5
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent early years care

If you're passionate about providing meaningful early years experiences, apply now to join our supportive team.