Early Years Practitioner Job at Randstad (Wickford)

Job Description

Are you a passionate and qualified Early Years specialist looking for a stable, school-based role with excellent working hours? We are seeking a dedicated Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming school nursery team in Wickford for an Immediate start. This position runs during term-time only, offering the perfect work-life balance with consistent daily hours. You will be contracted until the end of the academic year, with a strong potential for the role to extend further or become permanent based on performance. It is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive school environment rather than a private daycare setting.

Job Responsibility

Early Years Delivery: Supporting the room lead to provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment for nursery-aged children
Interactive Learning: Implementing fun, play-based, and sensory activities aligned with the EYFS framework to promote early development
Observations & Progress: Assisting with child observations and tracking developmental milestones to ensure every child thrives
Care & Well-being: Maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and safeguarding while building trusting relationships with both children and parents

Requirements

A valid, UK-recognized Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years Education (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent)
Previous experience working within an Early Years setting (school nursery experience is a major plus)
A warm, nurturing approach with excellent communication and team-working skills
Full availability for an Immediate start and a commitment to the school's term dates
An enhanced child workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

school nursery experience
baby room experience
nursery assistant experience
nursery nurse experience

What we offer

Ideal School Hours: Enjoy a set, reliable schedule of 08:30 - 15:30, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or evening shifts
School Holidays Off: Benefit from a term-time-only contract, giving you all school holidays off
Competitive, Transparent Pay: Regular weekly pay via PAYE with excellent daily rates
Referral Bonus: Know another brilliant Early Years practitioner or teacher? Refer them to us and earn excellent rewards
training and education
E-Learning

Randstad - All Job Offers