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Early Years Practitioner & Assistant | Eltham | 12.75-14.50ph

Nexter Ltd


Job Location:

London - UK

Hourly Salary: £ 12 - 14
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 25 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Assistant (Flexible Supply)

Location: Eltham Greenwich (SE9 & Surrounding Areas)

Salary: 12.75 14.50 per hour (Weekly Pay)

Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time / Flexible



Make Early Years an Adventure in Eltham!

Do you see the world through the wonder-filled eyes of a child Are you ready to bring your brightest ideas biggest smiles and boundless enthusiasm to the playroom every single day

We are teaming up with vibrant highly-rated nurseries across Eltham and the Royal Borough of Greenwich and we are on the hunt for energetic dedicated Early Years Practitioners and Experienced Assistants to supercharge our supply team.

We know that shaping little minds is an absolute thrill but it shouldnt mean sacrificing your own downtime. If you want to dive straight into the fun messy and magical parts of childcare while enjoying a work schedule that completely revolves around your lifestyle this is exactly where you belong!



Requirements
The Brilliant Talent We Are Looking For:

We need proactive joyful educators who are never afraid to jump into the sandpit. We are actively welcoming applicants through two fantastic pathways:

1. The Qualified Pros (Level 2 & Level 3):

  • You hold a "Full & Relevant" Early Years qualification (such as a CACHE NVQ NNEB or Level 3 Early Years Educator diploma).

  • (Please note: Teaching Assistant or Health & Social Care pathways do not meet the statutory nursery ratio requirements for this specific tier).

2. The Experienced Unqualified Heroes:

  • You might not have the official paperwork in hand just yet but your practical experience and natural vibrant flair for childcare are undeniable! If you have recent verifiable professional experience in a nursery and love getting stuck in we want to hear from you.

What You Must Bring to the Floor:

  • The Spark: A relentless passion for early childhood bulletproof reliability and the sheer enthusiasm to tackle every daily routine with a positive uplifting mindset.

  • The Safety Shield: Holding a Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate is highly preferred. If you do not currently have one you must be fully committed to completing the training to keep our nursery spaces incredibly safe.



Benefits
Why You Will Love Being in Our Network:
  • Top-Tier Weekly Pay: Your fantastic energy deserves exceptional rewards. Take home between 12.75 and 14.50 per hour landing safely in your bank account every single Friday.

  • Keep It Local in SE9: Forget the stressful city commutes. Our "Local-First" approach connects you with wonderful early years settings right on your doorstep in Eltham and Greenwich.

  • Total Rota Freedom: You are the master of your own time. Whether you want to work a packed five-day week a couple of playful mornings or just during term time you tell us when you want to shine.

  • The 100 High-Five: Great practitioners flock together! Introduce another passionate early years professional to our network and we will celebrate with a 100 cash bonus once they hit 100 hours of work!




Required Skills:

Who We Are Looking For: We pride ourselves on providing nurseries with enthusiastic reliable staff who genuinely love working with children. We have roles across two tiers: The Qualified Tier (Level 2 & Level 3): You hold a Full & Relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification (e.g. NVQ CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator NNEB). Please note: Due to government ratio regulations Health & Social Care or Teaching Assistant (TA) qualifications do not meet the criteria for Qualified Practitioner rates. Compliance (The 2025 Standard): Safety first! To be counted in nursery ratios you must hold a Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate. If you dont have one right now you must be willing to complete the training immediately to keep our little ones safe and compliant with regulations. Ready to Bring the Energy to Southwark If you have a positive attitude a warm smile and a real dedication to Early Years education we want you on our team. We have immediate shifts waiting in brilliant settings across Peckham Dulwich and the surrounding areas. Click Apply Now to start your flexible childcare journey! For more information visit: