Nursery Practitioners - Haifax - £12.75 - £13.50ph

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Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3) – Flexible Supply

Location: Halifax & Immediate Surrounds (Copley, Skircoat Green, Illingworth, Hipperholme, and town centre)

Position Type: Temporary / Supply / Flexible Hours

Pay Rate: £12.75 – £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualification and experience) + accrued holiday pay

About the Opportunity

Are you a qualified Early Years practitioner in Halifax seeking better work-life balance or extra shifts around your current commitments?

We are actively recruiting dedicated Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our local supply team, supporting reputable private day nurseries and preschools across Halifax.

Whether you are looking for full-time weekly hours without the burden of key-worker paperwork, or just 1–2 days a week to top up your income, this role gives you complete control over your working calendar. Shifts cover day-to-day sickness, training, and peak holiday periods, with both pre-booked rotas and morning-call opportunities available.

Your Responsibilities

• Partnering with permanent nursery teams to deliver high-quality care and early learning under the EYFS framework.

• Supervising indoor play, creative activities, meal times, and outdoor sessions safely and proactively.

• Creating a warm, positive, and stimulating environment for babies and young children aged 0–5.

• Maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards and following nursery policies and procedures on every assignment.

Candidate Requirements

• Childcare Qualification: Recognised Early Years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 (CACHE, NVQ, NNEB, or equivalent).

• Experience: Practical, verifiable experience working within an early years setting.

• Reliability: Punctual, proactive, and confident stepping straight into different nursery environments.

• Accessibility: Based in or easily able to commute across the Halifax area via car or local public transport links.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Because safeguarding is central to everything we do, applicants must have:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the DBS Update Service (or be prepared to process a new check through us).

• Minimum of two professional references covering recent childcare or relevant employment history.

• Valid Right to Work documentation for the UK.

What Nexter Offers You

• Reliable Weekly Pay: £12.75 to £13.50 per hour, processed cleanly every week.

• Diary Autonomy: You set your availability week by week—work only when it suits your life.

• Hyper-Local Focus: Shifts kept close to Halifax to minimise your commute times.

• Direct Sector Support: Work with experienced recruitment consultants who understand early years settings and value your time.

Ready to start?

• Category: Nursery Agency Jobs
• Location: Halifax
• Salary / Rate: £12.75-£13.50ph
• Contract: Temporary
• Job Ref: HalifNurN
• Call: 0113 328 0668