Nursery Practitioners

Posting date:	09 February 2026
Salary:	£12.83 to £15 per hour
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	Hackney, London, E8 1DY
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP224788CT3103-A477526-09022026

Summary

Nursery Practitioner – Day-to-day supply from as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for Nursery Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different early years settings. You’ll be working across a range of nurseries and children’s centres in Hackney and nearby areas, supporting young children’s development and wellbeing.Duties as Nursery Practitioner:

• Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
• Assist with planning and delivery of EYFS curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Help manage daily routines including meals, hygiene, and transitions
• Observe and record children’s progress
• Uphold safeguarding and nursery policies consistently

Ideal Nursery Practitioner:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Nursery Practitioner
• Ability to adapt to different environments and children’s needs
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Passionate about supporting young children’s growth and learning

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!