Nursery Practitioner

Date: 2026-09-09T09:40:12

Location: Almondbury, West Yorkshire, GB, HD5 8

Contract Type: Temporary

End Date: 2026-10-07T20:47:06.423

Pay Rate from: £12.71

Pay Rate to: £13.68

Passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Wanted - Support Early Years Across Huddersfield!

Are you an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who loves helping little learners thrive? Stafflex Education is looking for passionate and flexible Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our supply team, supporting a range of welcoming nurseries and early years settings across Huddersfield this Autumn term. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, short-term assignments or longer-term placements, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young children's lives while enjoying flexibility around your own commitments.

About the Role

Deliver high-quality care, learning and play for children aged 0-5 years

Support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and creativity

Support daily routines, including feeding, changing and sleep/nap times

Encourage children's language, social, emotional and physical development through play and exploration

Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet each child's individual needs

Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

Follow nursery policies and maintain high standards of safeguarding and child welfare at all times

Requirements

Essential:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification

Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting

A good understanding of the EYFS framework and children's development

A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development

A kind, patient and nurturing approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Satisfactory references and completion of Stafflex's required safeguarding checks

What We Offer

Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on age, experience and assignment

PAYE payments with holiday pay paid separately

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments

Easy availability management through the Stafflex Hub

Local opportunities matched to your experience and availability

Ongoing support from the Stafflex Education team

Access to training, resources and guidance

The opportunity to gain experience across a variety of nurseries and early years settings

Flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle, studies and other commitments

Ready to Join Stafflex Education?

If you're a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about early years education and looking for flexible, rewarding work across Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you.

Call Stafflex Education on (phone number removed) or upload your CV via our website to get started. Stafflex Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a dedicated Education Recruitment Agency and Business. All candidates will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including Enhanced DBS and reference verification, to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

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Passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Wanted - Support Early Years Across Huddersfield! Are you an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner who loves helping little learners thrive? Stafflex Education is looking for passionate and flexible Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our supply team, supporting a range of welcoming nurseries and early years settings across Huddersfield this Autumn term. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, short-term assignments or longer-term placements, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young children's lives while enjoying flexibility around your own commitments. About the Role As a Nursery Practitioner, you will: Deliver high-quality care, learning and play for children aged 0-5 years Support children's development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and creativity
Support daily routines, including feeding, changing and sleep/nap times Encourage children's language, social, emotional and physical development through play and exploration Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet each child's individual needs Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and families Follow nursery policies and maintain high standards of safeguarding and child welfare at all times Requirements Essential: Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or an equivalent recognised qualification Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting A good understanding of the EYFS framework and children's development A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development A kind, patient and nurturing approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Satisfactory references and completion of

Stafflex's required safeguarding checks What We Offer Competitive pay from £12.71 per hour, depending on age, experience and assignment PAYE payments with holiday pay paid separately Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term assignments Easy availability management through the Stafflex Hub Local opportunities matched to your experience and availability Ongoing support from the Stafflex Education team Access to training, resources and guidance The opportunity to gain experience across a variety of nurseries and early years settings Flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle, studies and other commitments Ready to Join Stafflex Education? If you're a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate about early years education and looking for flexible, rewarding work across Huddersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Call Stafflex Education on (phone number removed) or upload your CV via our website to get started. Stafflex
Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a dedicated Education Recruitment Agency and Business. All candidates will be subject to the necessary safeguarding checks, including Enhanced DBS and reference verification, to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people

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