Nursery Practitioner (Level 2/3) - Wakefield, Castleford & Pontefract | £13ph

Are you looking for high-quality Nursery work in Wakefield, Castleford, or Pontefract?

We are currently expanding our professional supply team to support a group of premier nurseries across the Wakefield district and the Five Towns. If you are an experienced childcare professional who values flexibility, local work, and industry-leading pay, we would love to hear from you.

We provide a bespoke service to our partner settings, which means we only recruit practitioners who are reliable, proactive, and passionate about Early Years standards. In return, we offer a work schedule built entirely around your availability.

Job Description

• Support local nursery teams in providing high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5.

• Implement the EYFS framework through creative play, storytelling, and outdoor activities.

• Maintain an "enabling environment" by ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.

• Act as a positive role model, assisting with daily routines including meal times and personal care.

• Build professional relationships with permanent staff and provide feedback to parents/carers.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 3 months of recent experience in a UK Private Day Nursery (PVI) is essential (School-only experience is not suitable for these roles).

• Qualifications: We welcome Level 2 and Level 3 qualified practitioners, as well as experienced Unqualified Assistants.

• Morning Readiness: You must be reachable and ready to accept bookings from 7:00 AM on the days you choose to work.

• DBS: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one immediately).

• Transport: Ability to travel to settings across Wakefield, Castleford, or Pontefract.

• References: Ability to provide two professional childcare-related references.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Tiered rates of £13.00 (L3), £12.50 (L2), and £12.25 (Unqualified).

• Weekly Financial Reward: Reliable payments every Friday, including accrued holiday pay.

• Total Flexibility: Use our system to set your own hours—perfect for work-life balance.

• Local Shifts: We prioritize keeping you in the WF postcode area to reduce your commute.

• Direct Experience: Gain insight into a variety of nursery settings and philosophies.

• Category: Nursery Agency Jobs
• Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
• Salary / Rate: £12.25-£13.00
• Contract: Temporary
• Job Ref: ZR_CASPONT
• Call: 0113 328 0668