Early Years Practitioner & Nursery Assistant Jobs in Brighouse HD6

Nexter Recruitment is currently appointing qualified Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Nurses (Level 2 & Level 3), as well as experienced Unqualified Nursery Assistants, for immediate, flexible temporary cover positions across Brighouse (HD6) and surrounding areas.

We are experiencing an exceptional surge in demand from our premium partner settings, including incredible nurseries that step away from rigid, traditional routines. Work at settings where they prioritise child-led learning, unstructured play, and heuristic exploration in beautifully prepared, natural environments. If you are a practitioner who believes in stepping back to let children discover at their own pace, fostering independence and autonomy, and supporting holistic child development through hands-on curiosity, you will absolutely love working in some of our partner nurseries.

If you are looking for maximum diary freedom, competitive pay, and zero administrative paperwork, we want to fast-track your registration.

KEY BENEFITS OF TEMPORARY COVER

• Financial Flexibility: Earn premium market rates of £12.75 to £13.50 per hour, paid weekly every Friday.

• Complete Diary Autonomy: Choose the exact days, shifts, or weeks you want to work. Perfect for balancing around family commitments, school runs, or studies.

• Zero Administrative Burnout: Reclaim your passion for true Early Years education. Focus 100% on facilitating real-world discovery, creative messy play, and sensory development. Leave the parent councils, profile tracking, and rigid lesson planning behind at clock-out time.

• Hyper-Local Bookings: Our "Local-First" matching system prioritizes nursery bookings within HD6 and closest surrounding towns to keep your travel times to an absolute minimum.

ESSENTIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & COMPLIANCE

To maintain strict regulatory compliance across our partner settings, all applicants must meet one of our entry pathways:

1. The Qualified Pathway: You must hold a "Full & Relevant" Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, EYE, NNEB). Please note: Teaching Assistant (TA) or Health & Social Care pathways do not meet statutory nursery ratio requirements for these qualified roles.

2. The Assistant Pathway (Unqualified): No formal childcare certificate? No problem. If you possess a minimum of 3 months of solid, verifiable experience working within a UK private nursery environment, our team can fast-track you into our assistant network.

3. Sector Knowledge: A confident, working understanding of the EYFS framework, nursery ratios, and general Ofsted expectations, alongside a natural passion for child-initiated learning and organic, prepared learning spaces.

4. Paediatric First Aid (PFA): A current Full Paediatric First Aid certificate is highly preferred. However, if you meet our qualification or experience benchmarks and have the right enthusiasm, we will fully support and fast-track you onto a certified course within your first 3 months with us.

5. Vetting Checks: All applicants must possess an active Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to process a new one) and be able to provide 2 professional references for immediate verification.

HOW TO APPLY

Our dedicated compliance team focuses on efficient, fast-track onboarding.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV today, or skip the queue by registering directly on our main portal at www.nexter.co.uk.

• Category: Nursery Agency Jobs
• Location: Brighouse
• Salary / Rate: Up to £13.50 per hour
• Contract: Temporary
• Job Ref: Brig
• Call: 0113 328 0668