Nursery Practitioner


Company:	Randstad Education
Salary:	£14 to £16 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maidenhead, SL6 6QR
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	10 Dec 2026

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Summary

Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant (Bank Staff)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire (SL6)

Salary / Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Employment Type: Temporary / Part-time / Bank Staff / Flexible Hours

Working Hours: Shift patterns between 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday (No weekends)

Hiring Agency: Randstad Education

Job Overview

Are you an experienced childcare professional looking for flexible nursery work in

Maidenhead?

Randstad Education is currently recruiting

Bank Nursery Practitioners for early years settings across the Maidenhead area. We have immediate openings for both

qualified Early Years Educators (Level 2 / Level 3) and

experienced, unqualified Nursery Assistants.

This role offers an exceptional pay rate of

£14.00 to £16.00 per hour with complete schedule flexibility-choose the shifts and days that suit your availability between

8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality day-to-day care and supervision for children aged 0-5 years.

Support the implementation of engaging play and learning activities in line with the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Assist with key care routines including mealtimes, rest times, personal hygiene, and nappy changing.

Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment across baby, toddler, and pre-school rooms.

Adhere strictly to nursery safeguarding, child protection, and health & safety procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Hands-on experience working with children aged 0-5 years is

essential (e.g., nursery, pre-school, crèche, or primary school setting).

DBS: An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the

DBS Update Service (essential for immediate placement).

Role Tiers:

Qualified Practitioner (£15.00 - £16.00/hour): Holds a recognised CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.

Unqualified Practitioner (£14.00/hour): Demonstrable experience in childcare, with a solid understanding of EYFS principles.

Attributes: Reliable, punctual, nurturing, and confident adapting to different room layouts and routines.

Right to Work: Valid right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Top Hourly Rates: £14.00 - £16.00/hour paid weekly via PAYE.

Work-Life Balance: Pick and choose your working days across the 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM window.

Local Shifts: Convenient Maidenhead locations with parking options and easy access to the Elizabeth Line, train links, and local bus routes.

Dedicated Consultant: Ongoing support from a specialist early years recruitment team.

Permanent Pathways: Opportunity to move into permanent or long-term nursery contracts if desired.

How to Apply

To apply for this role or to find out more about early years opportunities in Maidenhead, please send your up-to-date CV directly to

Hannah Joyner:

Email:

hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

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