Flexible EYFS Practitioner
Part-Time & Short-Term Nursery Roles
Birkenhead Area (CH43)
£14.25 per hour
Immediate Start Available
Are you passionate about early years education but looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility?
Teaching Personnel is working with a number of busy and well-regarded nursery settings across the Birkenhead area and is seeking caring, energetic EYFS Practitioners to provide short-term and day-to-day cover. Whether you're looking for a few days a week, regular part-time work, or the flexibility to choose when you work, we'd love to hear from you.
This opportunity would suit experienced nursery practitioners who enjoy working with young children and thrive in a variety of early years environments.
The Opportunity
You'll be supporting established nursery teams during periods of staff absence, increased occupancy, and seasonal demand. Each placement offers the chance to build relationships with children, contribute to engaging learning experiences, and become part of welcoming early years settings that prioritise child development and wellbeing.
Many of the nurseries you'll support are known for their excellent reputation with families, purpose-built learning environments, outdoor play provision, and strong focus on nurturing children's confidence, independence, and social skills.
Applicants do not need to be based in Birkenhead, provided they can travel reliably to local nursery settings across the area. Options for morning, afternoon and full day shifts are available.
Why Choose Flexible Nursery Work?
Work that fits around your existing commitments
Choose part-time hours that suit your availability
Gain experience across different nursery environments
Ideal for practitioners seeking short-term assignments
Build local experience and expand your professional network
Opportunity to secure longer-term placements if desired
Immediate starts available
Your Day-to-Day Duties
Supporting children from birth to five years old throughout the nursery day
Encouraging learning through play and exploration
Assisting with indoor and outdoor activities
Promoting positive behaviour and social development
Helping to maintain a safe, happy and stimulating environment
Supporting meal, snack and routine times where required
Always following safeguarding and welfare procedures
We're Looking For
Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare is preferred
Previous nursery, preschool or early years’ experience
A warm, patient and proactive approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility to work across different settings when required
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Ability to travel to nursery settings within the Birkenhead area
Pay & Benefits
£14.25 per hour
Weekly pay
Flexible part-time working options
Variety of short-term and day-to-day assignments
Access to free and discounted CPD opportunities
Dedicated support from a specialist Education Consultant
Opportunities for regular ongoing work throughout the academic year
Ready to Apply?
If you're an EYFS Practitioner looking for flexible nursery work with an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities available across the Birkenhead area.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and vetting checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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