Nursery Practitioner in London

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Preferred) – Maternity Cover

Contract: Full Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Working Pattern: Year-Round Role – 48 Weeks

Shifts: 9:00am–5:00pm or 10:00am–6:00pm

Teach Now Recruitment is delighted to be working with a vibrant, well-established nursery in Haringey to recruit an experienced Nursery Practitioner for a maternity cover role starting March 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, welcoming nursery set within a richly diverse community, where children are supported to flourish in a safe, happy and stimulating environment.

About the Nursery

• Provision for children aged 1–5 years
• A strong, enthusiastic and supportive Early Years team
• Large outdoor areas allocated to each room, accessed daily
• A focus on high-quality EYFS practice, inclusion and child-centred learning

The role will primarily be based in the preschool room (ages 3–4), with occasional support in the 2–3 year old room if required. With up to 45 children in the room, this position suits an experienced practitioner who is confident, organised and able to hit the ground running.

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a safe, engaging and stimulating learning environment
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
• Support personal care, routines and transitions throughout the day
• Use initiative to support learning activities and daily nursery routines
• Work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining confident working independently
• Promote children’s emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Ideally holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Has strong experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Is adaptable, proactive and able to self-start
• Learns quickly and responds positively in a fast-paced environment
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is confident managing group routines in a large preschool room

Trial & Interview Process

• Suitable candidates will be invited in for a morning trial
• Successful candidates will then be invited back for a paid full shift trial
• The nursery is keen to meet candidates ASAP, so early applications are encouraged.

If you’re an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking for a rewarding maternity cover role in Haringey, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company.
• We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.