Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Randstad · St Ives, East of England

Qualified Early Years Practitioner at Randstad, based in St Ives, East of England. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
St Ives, East of England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
20 Aug 2026
Sector
Nursery Practitioner

Reference PR-1530853

About the role

We are seeking reliable Early Years and Nursery Assistants looking for rewarding local work that fits seamlessly around their life.

We are currently partnering with a variety of excellent nursery schools, preschools, and day nurseries in the area. We are looking for passionate, qualified professionals to support these vibrant early years communities.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking to step away from the pressures of full-time room leadership, or a newly qualified educator eager to build confidence across different settings, we can help you find your perfect balance.


Find Your Ideal Way of Working:
  • Day-to-Day Cover: Take complete control of your schedule. Choose exactly which days you want to work to perfectly fit around your personal commitments, studies, or lifestyle. It is a fantastic way to experience different school settings.
  • Long-Term Opportunities: If you prefer stability, we have fixed-term roles spanning a term or a full academic year (covering maternity, sickness, or interim gaps). It's the perfect way to truly embed yourself within a local nursery team and see your key children progress.

What We Look For:
  • EYFS Qualifications: Cache Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Early Years/Childcare, Foundation Degree, or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS / QTS).
  • A deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
  • Nurturing behavior management skills and the ability to inspire young learners through play-based learning.
  • An adaptable, proactive approach, ready to hit the ground running in new early years environments.
  • A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

Benefits of Working With Us:
  • Competitive rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.
  • A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the Education and childcare sector.
  • A completely transparent service that works strictly around your personal availability.
  • The chance to explore different local settings, which frequently opens doors to permanent positions if that is your ultimate goal.

Ready to choose a more flexible path in early years education?

Take charge of your schedule today.

How to Apply: Please forward your CV and a brief introduction to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for a friendly, informal chat about our active roles near you!

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.


experience

Non Teaching


skills

able to build relationships,baby room experience,be a role model,behaviour management skills,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,motivated,nursery assistant experience,nursery nurse experience


qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

Reference: PR-1530853 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 20 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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