Nursery Practitioner

Affinity Partnerships are currently recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to work across a variety of nurseries, preschools, and school-based Early Years settings throughout Milton Keynes.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting children's early development. Whether you are seeking flexible work around your lifestyle or looking for a longer-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young children can thrive. You will support daily routines, encourage learning through play, and help children achieve their developmental milestones.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Planning and delivering engaging age-appropriate activities
• Promoting children's social, emotional, and physical development
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing
• Observing and recording children's progress where required
• Supporting children with individual needs and encouraging inclusion

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting
• A valid Paediatric First Aid Certification
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, caring, and professional approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay of £14.61 - £19.14 per hour
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Opportunities to work across a variety of nurseries and schools throughout Milton Keynes
• Long-term, short-term, and permanent positions available
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus scheme - earn rewards for recommending friends and colleagues to Affinity Partnerships*
• Weekly pay
• The opportunity to gain experience across a range of settings and age groups

Apply Today

If you are a qualified Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner with a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification and experience working in nurseries, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Affinity Partnerships for more information.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Affinity Partnerships are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including references from current and previous employers, health checks, right to work verification in the UK, an enhanced DBS check, and a further check against the appropriate barred list where applicable. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore considered regulated activity.

Equal Opportunities

Affinity Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability.

Eligibility to Work

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Affinity Partnerships operates within the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK.

Whilst we endeavour to contact all applicants following their application, due to the high volume of responses received this is not always possible. If you have not received notification from us within 30 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and may contact you regarding future opportunities that match your skills and experience.

Terms and conditions apply to the referral bonus scheme.