Nursery Practitioner

Passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Wanted - Support Early Years Across Huddersfield! 🌟 Are you an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who loves helping little learners thrive? Stafflex…

Pay rate £12.71 – £13.68/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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Passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Wanted - Support Early Years Across Huddersfield! 🌟

Are you an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who loves helping little learners thrive?

Stafflex Education is looking for passionate and flexible Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our supply team, supporting a range of welcoming nurseries and early years settings across Huddersfield this Autumn term.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, short-term assignments or longer-term placements, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young children's lives while enjoying flexibility around your own commitments.

About the Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

Deliver high-quality care, learning and play for children aged 0-5 years
Support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and creativity
Support daily routines, including feeding, changing and sleep/nap times
Encourage children's language, social, emotional and physical development through play and exploration
Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet each child's individual needs
Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families
Follow nursery policies and maintain high standards of safeguarding and child welfare at all times

Requirements

Essential: Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification
Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and children's development
A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development
A kind, patient and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Satisfactory references and completion of Stafflex's required safeguarding checks

What We Offer

Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on age, experience and assignment
PAYE payments with holiday pay paid separately
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments
Easy availability management through the Stafflex Hub
Local opportunities matched to your experience and availability
Ongoing support from the Stafflex Education team
Access to training, resources and guidance
The opportunity to gain experience across a variety of nurseries and early years settings
Flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle, studies and other commitments

✨ Ready to Join Stafflex Education?

If you're a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about early years education and looking for flexible, rewarding work across Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Call Stafflex Education on (phone number removed) or upload your CV via our website to get started.

Stafflex Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a dedicated Education Recruitment Agency and Business. All candidates will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including Enhanced DBS and reference verification, to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

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