Early Years Practitioner


Company:	Hazel Tree Education Recruitment
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leigh
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Nursery Assistant looking for flexible work across Leigh, Wigan and Warrington?

Hazel Tree Education is busy across the area and we're looking for caring, reliable Nursery Assistants to join our supply team.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, regular work or longer-term opportunities, we can work around your availability.

We’re looking for Nursery Assistants who:

Have experience working with children in Early Years settings

Understand the importance of creating a safe, happy and stimulating environment

Are confident supporting learning through play and child-led activities

Can support children's social, emotional and physical development

Build warm and positive relationships with children

Work well alongside Nursery Practitioners and wider staff teams

Are reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about working with young children

We have opportunities for:

Nursery Assistants

Early Years support

Bank and supply staff

Day-to-day bookings

Short-term and longer-term placements

Full-time and part-time work

Why Hazel Tree?

You choose when you work

Regular Early Years opportunities across Leigh, Wigan and Warrington

Flexible supply to suit your availability

70+ free CPD courses

PAYE only – no umbrella companies

A local team who know the settings and candidates we work with

Support from people who genuinely care

Successful candidates must have:

An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

At least two professional references, including the most recent or current employer

The right to work in the UK

A recognised teaching qualification and appropriate experience teaching English

A good standard of literacy and numeracy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Hazel Tree Education can offer you:

Competitive rates of pay – all pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay; rates are dependent on experience and teacher pay scale where applicable

A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme

Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period

Full compliance with the Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions

PAYE only – no umbrella companies

In-house training developed and delivered by a qualified teacher, ensuring relevant and focused support

About Hazel Tree Education

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we are a first-choice agency for education staff and schools, please visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Hazel Tree Education is an education-specific recruitment organisation specialising in short-term, temporary and flexible supply work across mainstream schools and alternative provisions throughout the North West.

Hazel Tree Education, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be expected to uphold professional standards and adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

As part of our safer recruitment and due diligence processes, successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and may be subject to online searches in accordance with our safeguarding obligations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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