Early Years Practitioner & Assistant | Thamesmead | 12.75-14.50ph
Job Summary
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Assistant (Flexible Supply)
Location: Thamesmead (SE28 & Surrounding Areas)
Salary: 12.75 14.50 per hour (Weekly Pay)
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time / Flexible
It takes real dedication to work in early years. We are looking for people who genuinely love being around childrenthe kind of practitioners who are just as happy building block towers as they are comforting a toddler who misses home.
We have partnered with some fantastic welcoming nurseries in and around Thamesmead. They are looking for reliable warm-hearted Early Years Practitioners and Assistants to join their teams on a flexible basis bringing a positive attitude to the floor every day.
You put a lot of heart into what you do and you deserve a career that respects your personal time. Whether you need hours that fit around your family your studies or just want a better work-life balance our supply network lets you choose exactly when and where you work.
We need approachable hardworking staff who are ready to get involved from the moment they step into the room. We have roles available for two types of candidates:
1. Qualified Staff (Level 2 & Level 3):
You hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification (such as a Level 3 Early Years Educator NVQ CACHE or NNEB).
(Just a quick heads-up: Teaching Assistant or Health & Social Care qualifications do not meet the statutory nursery ratios).
2. Experienced Unqualified Staff:
You might not have the official certificate yet but you have real recent experience working in a nursery setting. If you know the daily routine and love the environment we would love to speak with you.
What you need to bring:
The Right Attitude: A genuine care for children reliability and the enthusiasm to join in with daily activities.
First Aid: Ideally you will have a Full Paediatric First Aid (PFA) certificate. If you dont currently hold one you just need to be willing to take the training to keep the children safe.
Great Pay Paid Weekly: Your hard work is worth every penny. You will earn between 12.75 and 14.50 an hour and we pay you every Friday without fail.
Work Close to Home: Keep your travel time short. We focus on finding you great shifts locally in SE28 and the surrounding areas so you arent stuck on long commutes.
Flexible Hours on Your Terms: You are in the driving seat. Want to work Monday to Friday Great. Only free two mornings a week That works perfectly too.
100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Good people know good people. If you bring a great colleague on board well say thank you with a 100 bonus once they work their first 100 hours with us.
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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: