Nursery Practitioner

Are you a nurturing, flexible, and enthusiastic childcare professional looking to support early years education across a variety of settings?

Five Education is looking for Supply Nursery Practitioners to work in nurseries and early years provisions across Gloucester. This role is perfect for those who enjoy working with young children in a fun, supportive environment, and want flexible work with the potential to move into long-term and contract roles

As a supply Nursery Practitioner, you ll work on a day-to-day basis in different nursery settings, helping to create a safe and engaging environment for children aged 0-5. You llsupport children with their development through play, learning activities, and care routines, while building strong relationships with both children and staff.

Qualifications in early years education are ideal but not necessary, and we welcome any applicants with adjacent experience, or those who are thinking about pursuing a career in childcare.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support children aged 0-5 with learning and development through age-appropriate activities

• Help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for play and exploration

• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and nursery routines

• Assist with feeding, toileting, and other personal care needs

• Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and nursery staff

• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times

Essential Criteria:

• Empathetic, patient, and passionate about supporting children s learning

• Available to work Monday to Friday, 8 00 (with some possible variation)

• Right to work in the UK we are unable to offer sponsorship or accept Skilled Worker visas

• Able to provide two recent references (from the last two years)

• Up to date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in the South West

• Free specialised training in areas such as Safeguarding, Early Years Practice, and more

• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

• Recommending a friend bonus scheme

• Specialist support/mentoring while you are working

Pay

Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid, with no hidden fees such as admin costs or employer s NI.
Please note the pay rate is for illustration and includes holiday pay.

Vetting

Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks, and a DBS; there will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

Interested?

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Anika. We are always happy to have an informal chat to help you decide if this role is right for you.

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