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Posted 14 Sep 2026
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Nursery Practioner

Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
£90 - £140 per day

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - Supply Flexible Hours, Weekly Pay

Location: Crawley, Horsham, Horley, East Grinstead, Redhill & surrounding areas
Pay: Competitive daily and hourly rates, depending on experience
Contract: Day-to-day supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
Start Date: Immediate

Level 3 Early Years qualification required.

Are you a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or Childcare Practitioner looking for flexible work?

NextGen Teachers are working with nurseries and early years settings across West Sussex and East Surrey, and we're looking for experienced Early Years professionals to support staff shortages, planned absences and ongoing cover.

Whether you're looking for one or two days a week, full-time hours or something that fits around your existing commitments, we can offer flexible opportunities based on your availability.

The Role

As a Supply Nursery Practitioner, you'll work across a range of local nursery and early years settings, supporting children from babies through to pre-school age.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Providing high-quality care and support to children
  • Supporting children's learning and development through play
  • Planning and taking part in age-appropriate activities
  • Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development
  • Creating a safe, positive and stimulating environment
  • Following each nursery's routines, policies and procedures
  • Building positive relationships with children and staff
  • Working as part of the nursery team
  • Supporting children's individual needs and development

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience as:

  • Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
  • Early Years Practitioner
  • Nursery Nurse
  • Childcare Practitioner
  • Early Years Educator
  • Room Leader
  • Preschool Practitioner

You will need:

  • A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting
  • A genuine passion for working with young children
  • A caring, patient and positive approach
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose Supply Work?

Supply work can be a great option if you're looking for:

  • Flexible working around your lifestyle
  • The option to choose when you're available
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
  • Opportunities to experience different nursery settings
  • Local work across West Sussex and East Surrey
  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive rates
  • The opportunity to find a setting that's right for you
  • A route into longer-term or permanent opportunities

Why NextGen Teachers?

We're a local education recruitment agency supporting nurseries and schools across West Sussex and Surrey.

You'll have a dedicated consultant who gets to know your experience, availability and the type of setting you're looking for.

We provide ongoing support throughout your placements and aim to make finding flexible Early Years work as straightforward as possible.

Apply Today

If you're a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or Early Years Educator looking for flexible supply work, we'd love to hear from you.

We have opportunities across Crawley, Horsham, Horley, East Grinstead, Redhill and surrounding areas.

Apply today to register with NextGen Teachers and hear about our latest Early Years opportunities.

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Leah Taylor
Candidate Consultant

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