Early Years School Jobs — Recruitment agencies

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established childcare provider dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. As a Nursery Practitioner , you will be responsible for guiding and caring for children, supporting their progress through structured activities and day-to-day care routines. This full-time permanent role offers a starting salary of £30,000 (DOE) and benefits. We are looking for two candidates: one t…

Nursery Manager Huddersfield Permanent – Full Time Position to start August Overview Reed Education are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent nursery in Huddersfield. Operating since 1986, the nursery provides 62 places for children aged 3 months to 5 years, alongside an out-of-school and holiday club. The setting is based within a spacious four-floor Victorian building. Due to upcoming changes within the leadership team, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurs…

Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse with a real passion for childcare? Then apply now to join a lovely nursery in Surbiton, Greater London. Candidates will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good working knowledge of EYFS curriculum. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum and a positive “can do” attitude Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of your res…

Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse with a real passion for childcare? Then apply now to join a lovely nursery in Putney, South, West London. Candidates will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good working knowledge of EYFS curriculum. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of working in a childcare setting and supporting children’s development Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Som…

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Location: Carlisle Hours: Full time About the Role We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly nursery team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care and education for children, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Deliver engaging activities that support children's learning and development. * Build positive relat…

Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse with a real passion for childcare? Then apply now to join a lovely nursery in Market Harbourough, Leicestershire. Candidates will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good working knowledge of EYFS curriculum. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum and a positive “can do” attitude Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some o…

Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse with a real passion for childcare? Then apply now to join a lovely nursery in Oxford. Candidates will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good working knowledge of EYFS curriculum. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of working in a childcare setting and supporting children’s development Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of your responsibi…

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Location: LS29 Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £12.44 to £14.75 per hour Are you a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity? Are you hardworking, reliable and passionate about supporting children in their early years? Do you enjoy creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive? TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Outstanding private day nursery in LS29 to recruit a Nursery Ass…

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Salford, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, andboth indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks …

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Knutsford, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, andboth indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risk…

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Central Leeds Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £13.50 - £14.75 per hour Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding part-time role? Do you thrive in a friendly, close-knit nursery where every team member makes a difference? Are you looking for a Nursery Practitioner position with genuine opportunities to progress into a Room Leader role? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small independent nursery in Central Leeds that …

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Hull Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.25-£16.25 per hour Are you a passionate Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible part-time work across a variety of nursery settings in Hull? Do you have a caring and enthusiastic approach to supporting children in their early years? Are you confident adapting to different nursery rooms while providing high-quality care and learning opportunities? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a range of welcomin…

Are you looking for a Nursery Practitioner role within one of Europe’s largest nursery groups? Winner Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, including one from their most recent employer. We are currently seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join an exceptional and unique nursery setting i…

Bank Nursery Staff Wanted - Charnwood | Start ASAP! Flexible Work | Competitive Pay | Immediate Start Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Bank Nursery Staff to join our friendly team, supporting a range of welcoming nurseries across Charnwood . Whether you're an experienced Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or simply have a passion for early years education, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing • Supporting children's learning and development through fun, engaging activities. • Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. • Assisting with daily routines, including play, mealtimes, and personal care where required. • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and nursery teams. • Working flexibly across different nursery settings. What We're Looking For • Experience working with children in an early years setting is desirable. • A caring, positive, and reliable approach. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. • A relevant Early Years qualification is beneficial but not essential for all roles. • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). Why Join Us? Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle. Competitive rates of pay. Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of nursery settings. Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant. Weekly pay. Immediate start available. Location Charnwood Start Date ASAP If you're ready to make a real difference in children's early years while enjoying the flexibility of bank work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our friendly education recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available.

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Location: Birmingham / Solihull Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.25 - £16.00 per hour Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work within a welcoming Early Years setting? Do you enjoy creating a safe, caring and engaging environment for young children? Are you a Nursery Practitioner who can adapt confidently across different nursery rooms and age ranges? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a lovely private day nursery in the…

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an inspirational Nursery Manager to shape, lead and grow a flagship early years provision within a newly unified and ambitious school. From September, two successful and respected schools, will unite to create something extraordinary. Together, they will form a leading all-through co-educational day school for children aged 6 months to 19 years, with boarding for Senior and Sixth Form students. As the school expands the nursery will play a central rol…

Nursery Manager Deal, Kent (CT14) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full Time | 45 hours per week | All Year Round An established and highly regarded children's nursery in Deal is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead its dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational early years professional to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and strategic leadership of a thriving nursery committed to deliver…

Love Working with Little Learners? We've Got the Perfect Nursery Role for You. Private Nursery Opportunities Across Brent Whether you're happiest building towers, leading story time, or helping little ones discover the world one messy play session at a time, we'd love to meet you. Protocol Education is working with welcoming private nurseries across Harrow that are looking for caring, energetic nursery professionals ready to make a real difference. Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a full-time role, we've got flexible opportunities waiting. Before you apply... let's see if we're a match If you answer YES to these, you're exactly who we're looking for: ✅ Do you have at least 6 months' experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting? ✅ Are you passionate about helping children learn through play and creating a safe, nurturing environment? ✅ Can you travel to private nurseries across Harrow and surrounding areas? Three yeses? Brilliant. Keep reading! About Protocol Education At Protocol Education, we don't just help people find jobs. We help brilliant educators find places where they can thrive. Our friendly local team works with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, matching you with settings that suit your experience, personality and availability. Whether you're after flexible supply work, something long term, or a permanent position, we're here to make the process simple, supportive and genuinely enjoyable. Why apply with us? ✨ Flexible working that fits around your life Term-time and all-year-round nursery work available Opportunities in welcoming private nurseries across Harrow A dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies FREE CPD through our online learning academy Refer a Friend scheme with great rewards Opportunities to move into permanent nursery roles Role Details Location: Brent Setting: Private Nurseries Hours: Full-time Part-time Flexible daily supply Long-term opportunities Pay: £13.50 to £17.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Pay Type: Weekly PAYE What you'll be doing Creating fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing Building positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams Helping with daily routines, including personal care where required Observing children's progress and updating learning journeys using nursery systems such as Tapestry where applicable Supporting children with additional needs when required Keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do What we're looking for Ideally you'll have: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Experience working in nurseries or Early Years settings Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework Experience supporting personal care SEND experience is highly desirable Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one) Experience using nursery management systems such as Tapestry, where applicable A positive, caring and reliable approach Essential Requirements You'll need: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Safeguarding Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete one) Relevant childcare qualification where required Strong references covering recent childcare experience Looking to grow your skills? Not Thrive trained yet? We've got you covered. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, helping you build confidence in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and making your CV even more attractive to nurseries. Ready to register? If you're looking for flexible work, friendly support, weekly PAYE pay and opportunities with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's find a nursery that feels like the right fit for you. Your next opportunity could be just around the corner. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

Love Working with Little Learners? We've Got the Perfect Nursery Role for You. Private Nursery Opportunities Across Harrow Whether you're happiest building towers, leading story time, or helping little ones discover the world one messy play session at a time, we'd love to meet you. Protocol Education is working with welcoming private nurseries across Harrow that are looking for caring, energetic nursery professionals ready to make a real difference. Whether you're looking for a few days a week or a full-time role, we've got flexible opportunities waiting. Before you apply... let's see if we're a match If you answer YES to these, you're exactly who we're looking for: ✅ Do you have at least 6 months' experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting? ✅ Are you passionate about helping children learn through play and creating a safe, nurturing environment? ✅ Can you travel to private nurseries across Harrow and surrounding areas? Three yeses? Brilliant. Keep reading! About Protocol Education At Protocol Education, we don't just help people find jobs. We help brilliant educators find places where they can thrive. Our friendly local team works with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, matching you with settings that suit your experience, personality and availability. Whether you're after flexible supply work, something long term, or a permanent position, we're here to make the process simple, supportive and genuinely enjoyable. Why apply with us? ✨ Flexible working that fits around your life Term-time and all-year-round nursery work available Opportunities in welcoming private nurseries across Harrow A dedicated consultant who actually gets to know you Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies FREE CPD through our online learning academy Refer a Friend scheme with great rewards Opportunities to move into permanent nursery roles Role Details Location: Harrow Setting: Private Nurseries Hours: Full-time Part-time Flexible daily supply Long-term opportunities Pay: £13.50 to £17.50 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Pay Type: Weekly PAYE What you'll be doing Creating fun, engaging learning experiences following the EYFS Framework Supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing Building positive relationships with children, families and nursery teams Helping with daily routines, including personal care where required Observing children's progress and updating learning journeys using nursery systems such as Tapestry where applicable Supporting children with additional needs when required Keeping safeguarding at the heart of everything you do What we're looking for Ideally you'll have: Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Experience working in nurseries or Early Years settings Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework Experience supporting personal care SEND experience is highly desirable Paediatric First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one) Experience using nursery management systems such as Tapestry, where applicable A positive, caring and reliable approach Essential Requirements You'll need: Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Safeguarding Level 2 certificate (or willingness to complete one) Relevant childcare qualification where required Strong references covering recent childcare experience Looking to grow your skills? Not Thrive trained yet? We've got you covered. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, helping you build confidence in supporting children's emotional wellbeing and making your CV even more attractive to nurseries. Ready to register? If you're looking for flexible work, friendly support, weekly PAYE pay and opportunities with fantastic private nurseries across Harrow, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let's find a nursery that feels like the right fit for you. Your next opportunity could be just around the corner. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

Nursery Manager We are seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager that is passionate about working with children and has either a BA in Early Years Education from early years education or CACHE, BTEC Level 3 in childcare and education. Starting Salary: £40,000- £45,000pa Negotiable, ehxcellent further training and career progression opportuities, paid holidays. Duties and Responsibilities include: Managing the daily running of the nursery, supervising team of early years practitioners…

An opportunity has arisen for level 2 or level 3 Nursery nurse to join a friendly nursery based in New Malden If you enjoy doing exciting activities with children under 5 years of age and have good knowledge of EYFS curriculum don’t miss out apply immediately. Person Specification: NVQ level 2 or level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum and supporting children under 3 years of age Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some …

Nursery Assistant - Northampton | September Start A friendly and welcoming nursery in Northampton is looking to appoint a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive setting where every child is encouraged to learn, explore and develop through play. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced practitioners to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing environment for young children. The role…

Nursery Teaching Assistant Flexible Summer Holiday Work Nursery Settings Across Medway Are you an enthusiastic and caring Nursery Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work during the summer holidays? We are seeking reliable and adaptable Nursery Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming nursery settings across Medway throughout the summer break. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced childcare professionals looking for flexible, rewarding work with the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of nursery environments. The Role You will provide high-quality support within nursery settings, helping to create a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive. Assignments may vary from day to day, covering both planned staff absences and last-minute sickness, so flexibility and reliability are essential. We Are Looking For Candidates Who: Have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting. Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification Have a genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development. Are flexible and available to work on an ad hoc basis, often at short notice. Are confident working as part of different teams and can adapt quickly to new environments. Have excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude. Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If you're looking for flexible summer work and enjoy making a positive difference in Early Years settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to join our team and start making an impact this summer! All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safeguarding requirements

Nursery Manager – Near Greenwich Salary up to £43,000 | Full Time Zero2Five are proud to be working on behalf of a well-established, Ofsted Good all year round nursery near Greenwich. Part of a successful group of 8 nurseries across East and South East London, the organisation has been delivering high-quality childcare for over 30 years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge, or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into…