Early Years Assistant

Randstad · St Neots, East of England

Early Years Assistant at Randstad, based in St Neots, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
St Neots, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 hours ago
Closes
31 Oct 2026
Sector
Nursery Practitioner

Reference PR-1552311

About the role

Seeking full flexibility in your early years role? We have immediate day-to-day supply opportunities available across top-rated local nurseries for Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Early Years Educators.

Whether you want full 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM shifts five days a week, or just a couple of days to fit around your lifestyle, supply work puts you in complete control of your schedule.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, no two days are the same! Your tasks will include:

  • Flexible Classroom Support: Stepping into different early years settings and seamlessly supporting the permanent nursery team.
  • Engaging Children: Leading fun, play-based educational activities based on the EYFS framework.
  • High Standards of Care: Assisting with meal times, outdoor play, hygiene routines, and keeping children safe and engaged.
  • Safeguarding: Maintaining strict adherence to safeguarding, health, and safety regulations at every nursery you visit.
  • Positive Energy: Building instant rapport with nursery staff, children, and parents.

Why Choose Day-to-Day Supply Work?

  • Ultimate Flexibility: You choose when, where, and how often you work.
  • Work-Life Balance: No paperwork, no planning, and no key-child portfolios to update outside of your shift hours.
  • Variety: Gain valuable experience across a variety of nurseries and pre-schools in the local area.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Qualified: NVQ / CACHE / NCFE Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare, Early Years, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge: Solid understanding of the EYFS framework and UK safeguarding procedures.
  • Adaptability: Confidence in stepping into new environments and hit the ground running.
  • DBS: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Ready for flexible early years work? Get in touch with Ryan Cooke today:

  • Email: Send your CV to [email removed]
  • Phone: Call [phone removed] to get registered immediately


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-1552311 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 31 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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