Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) – Flexible Agency Work N5

Location SW18
Category Nursery
Job Type Part Time
Salary £14 per hour
Posted 17 July 2026
Reference 80000000000000207

Job Description:

  • Job Title : Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or Level 3) – Flexible Agency Work
    Pay starting from: £14.24 

    Location: N1 & Surrounding London Areas

    Job Description : 

    Are you a Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

    Tinies, one of the UK’s leading childcare recruitment agencies with over 50 years of experience, is looking for passionate and reliable practitioners to join our growing bank team.

    We support a number of fantastic nurseries in the SW10 area. Whilst many of our bookings are based here, we are looking for candidates who are flexible and willing to travel up to one hour from their local area to support our nursery clients across London. This flexibility allows us to offer you a greater variety of shifts and more consistent work.

    What you’ll be doing

    • Providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years.
    • Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
    • Creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
    • Working as part of different nursery teams across a range of settings.
    • Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.

    Shift Patterns

    We offer a wide variety of shifts depending on the nursery’s requirements, including:

    8:00am – 6:00pm

    9:00am – 5:00pm

    11:00am – 3:00pm

    Whether you’re looking for full-day shifts or shorter sessions, we’ll work with your availability wherever possible. We offer day-to-day cover, long-term block bookings, and ongoing placements, giving you flexibility while gaining experience in a variety of nursery settings.

    Essential Requirements

    • Level 2 or Level 3 Full and Relevant Early Years qualification.
    • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
    • Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate.
    • Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
    • Excellent communication skills and a positive, reliable attitude.
    • Flexibility to travel to nurseries within approximately one hour of your home.

    Why Join Tinies?

    • Flexible work to suit your availability.
    • Competitive hourly rates.
    • Paid every two weeks.
    • A variety of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term bookings.
    • Opportunities to work in a range of excellent nursery settings.
    • Ongoing support from your dedicated Tinies Recruitment Consultant.
    • Opportunities to secure permanent positions with our nursery clients.
    • If you’re passionate about childcare, enjoy variety, and want the flexibility to choose when you work, we’d love to hear from you.
    • Apply today with your CV, and one of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunities available.
    • You can also email c.london@tinies.com or apply on our website for a quicker response time.

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    Ability to commute/relocate: Islington N5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education: GCSE or equivalent (required)

    Experience: Nursery : 1 year (required)

    Licence/Certification: childcare Qualification (TA/Health & Social do not count) (required)

    Work Location: In person

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