Nursery Practitioners

Posting date:	27 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	26 February 2026
Location:	Barnet, London, N20 0LD
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP223329CT3103-A480363-27012026

Summary

Nursery Practitioner – Part-time and full-time opportunities, starting immediately These flexible opportunities are ideal for Nursery Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different early years settings. You will work across multiple nurseries and schools, providing day-to-day cover with the potential for longer-term or permanent roles.Duties as Nursery Practitioner:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Support children’s learning and development through play-based activities
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
• Assist with planning and delivering age-appropriate activities
• Observe and record children’s progress in line with EYFS requirements
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal Nursery Practitioner:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare
• Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and child development
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or have one registered on the Update Service

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!