Nursery Practitioner (Level 23) Wakefield, Castleford & Pontefract | 13ph

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner / Assistant Specialist Supply Team (Wakefield & Five Towns)

Locations: Wakefield City Centre Castleford Pontefract and surrounding WF postcodes Salary: 12.25 13.00 per hour (Weekly Pay Holiday Pay) Contract: Flexible Agency / Professional Supply

Are you looking for high-quality Nursery work in Wakefield Castleford or Pontefract

We are currently expanding our professional supply team to support a group of premier nurseries across the Wakefield district and the Five Towns. If you are an experienced childcare professional who values flexibility local work and industry-leading pay we would love to hear from you.

We provide a bespoke service to our partner settings which means we only recruit practitioners who are reliable proactive and passionate about Early Years return we offer a work schedule built entirely around your availability.

Job Description

• Support local nursery teams in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5.
  

• Implement the EYFS framework through creative play storytelling and outdoor activities.
  

• Maintain an "enabling environment" by ensuring high standards of hygiene safety and cleanliness.
  

• Act as a positive role model assisting with daily routines including meal times and personal care.
  

• Build professional relationships with permanent staff and provide feedback to parents/carers.
  

Requirements

• Requirements
  

  • Experience: A minimum of 3 months of recent experience in a UK Private Day Nursery (PVI) is essential (School-only experience is not suitable for these roles).
    

  • Qualifications: We welcome Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners as well as experienced Unqualified Assistants.
    

  • Morning Readiness: You must be reachable and ready to accept bookings from 7:00 AM on the days you choose to work.
    

  • DBS: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one immediately).
    

  • Transport: Ability to travel to settings across Wakefield Castleford or Pontefract.
    

  • References: Ability to provide two professional childcare-related references.
    

  
  

  
  

Benefits

• Benefits
  

• Competitive Pay: Tiered rates of 13.00 (L3) 12.50 (L2) and 12.25 (Unqualified).
  

• Weekly Financial Reward: Reliable payments every Friday including accrued holiday pay.
  

• Total Flexibility: Use our system to set your own hoursperfect for work-life balance.
  

• Local Shifts: We prioritise keeping you in the WF postcode area to reduce your commute.
  

• Direct Experience: Gain insight into a variety of nursery settings and philosophies.