Nursery Roles Where you Can Make A Difference 

Find rewarding early years opportunities supporting children at the start of their learning journey.

Whether you're looking for flexible work or a long-term nursery role, we’ll help you find a position that fits you.

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Find The Right Early Years Role For You

Working in early years is about more than just a job, it’s about making a difference every day.

At Affinity Partnerships, we take the time to understand your experience, preferences, and what matters most to you, so we can match you with the right opportunities.

Through our partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts and schools, you’ll have access to a range of nursery and early years roles.

Helping you find a role where you feel comfortable, supported, and valued

Nursery & Early Years Opportunities

We offer a range of roles across early years settings, including:

  • Nursery practitioner roles

  • Early years educators

  • Nursery assistants

  • SEN support in early years

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Flexible or Long-Term – You Choose

We offer opportunities to suit your lifestyle and preferences:

  • Flexible supply work
  • Short-term placements
  • Long-term nursery roles
  • Opportunities to move into permanent positions

Helping you find the right balance for your work and life.

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Access Roles You Won’t Find Elsewhere

We work in partnership with Multi-Academy Trusts and schools, allowing us to offer consistent and reliable opportunities.

This helps us to:

  • Offer a wide range of roles
  • Provide more consistent placements
  • Match you with the right settings
  • Support you into longer-term opportunities

Helping you find roles where you can feel confident and settled.

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Supporting You In Every Role

We understand how important your role is in a child’s development.

That’s why we provide ongoing support throughout your journey, including:

  • A dedicated Account Manager
  • Regular communication and updates
  • Support throughout your placements

So you feel supported and confident in your role

Benefits of Working With

Affinity Partnerships
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Guaranteed Pay Scheme*
  • Refer-a-friend bonus
  • Free CPD training and development
  • Access to exclusive opportunities with Multi-Academy Trusts

Supporting you in a rewarding and meaningful role.

How it Works

A simple, straightforward process:

  1. 01

    Register with

    Affinity Partnerships
  2. 02

    Complete your onboarding and compliance checks

  3. 03

    Access training and development

  4. 04

    Get matched with roles that suit you

  5. 05

    Start working with ongoing support

Step 1 of 5

Progression & Development

At Affinity Partnerships, we’re here to support your development as well as your next role.

Through Affinity Academy, you’ll have access to practical training designed to support early years staff in their day-to-day roles.

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What you’ll have access to:

  • Safeguarding and compliance training
  • SEND and inclusive learning support
  • Early years curriculum guidance
  • Behaviour and classroom support techniques

Frequently Asked Questions About Nursery Roles With Affinity Partnerships

We offer nursery practitioner roles, early years educator positions, nursery assistant jobs, and SEN support roles within early years settings.

Ready to find your next nursery role?

Join Affinity Partnerships and start exploring opportunities where you can make a real difference.

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