Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner Your new company Hays Education is a market-leading agency that recruits for many nurseries across Northampton and the surrounding areas.

Here at Hays, we are currently recruiting for Nursery Practitioners on both a temporary and permanent basis with flexible working hours to fit around you.
Your new role As a Nursery Practitioner, you will work alongside a small, enthusiastic team with 2-3 year olds to support their learning and development.
This may also include free flow amongst the various age groups within the preschool at break and lunch times. You will nurture and encourage the children’s learning and development through a range of activities, play, and interaction.

Your working hours will be Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm during term time only.
This is a temporary long-term contract to cover maternity leave from December 2024 through to July 2025. You will assist the children in their daily activities, with meal times, nap times, and toileting, ensuring you adhere to the safeguarding policy at all times. What you’ll need to succeed To be successful, you must be Level 3 qualified and have experience working with young children in an Early Years setting. Recent experience working with children within a childcare or school setting is preferred, which we are able to reference within the last 5 years.

Hays welcomes all candidates, whether you are qualified or unqualified! You must be organised, able to work on your own initiative, and have a calm and understanding approach to working with children.
What you’ll get in return In return,

you will get:
An opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference
Continued professional development and support
A dedicated consultant to support you
Term time only work
Staff polo top provided with logo and £50 reimbursement for work trousers within the year
Competitive rates of pay
Holiday pay and pension contributions per week
Access to the Hays App, where you can access free training, well-being courses, and a range of discounts and cash-back deals £350 vouchers for referring a friend who completes 20 days of work via Hays
Flexible working hours to fit around you

What you need to do now If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.