Nursery Practitioner & Assistant – Bradford, Shipley & Ilkley | £12.75–£13.50/hr

Qualified or experienced? We've got shifts for you
Nexter Nursery Recruitment has nursery work across Bradford, from the city centre out to Saltaire and Ilkley. Whether you're Level 3, Level 2 or an experienced nursery assistant, you choose your days and we match you to settings close to home.
We welcome newly qualified practitioners, people returning to childcare and experienced assistants. We always call you back.
Pay rates

Level 3 qualified: £13.50 per hour
Level 2 qualified: £13.00 per hour
Unqualified, with nursery experience: £12.75 per hour

What you get

Weekly pay every Friday. No waiting until month end.
Holiday pay accrued on every hour you work.
100% diary freedom. Choose school hours, term-time only, a couple of days or full-time.
No admin. No learning journals, no profile tracking and no evening planning folders. When the shift ends, you clock out.
Local work in Heaton, Shipley, Ilkley and the city centre, depending on where you live.
One consultant who knows you, including your preferences and how far you're happy to travel.

What you'll need
Level 3 (£13.50/hr): A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as EYE, NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3 or NNEB, plus a current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Level 2 (£13.00/hr): A full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification, plus a current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Unqualified (£12.75/hr): At least 3 months' verifiable experience in a UK private day nursery, pre-school or early years centre within the past 2 years.
Teaching Assistant and Health & Social Care qualifications don't count towards nursery ratios. If your Paediatric First Aid has lapsed, we'll help you book a certified course and get you active.
Everyone needs:

Good working knowledge of the EYFS.
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. If you don't have one, we can fully support you in processing a brand-new check.
2 professional, verifiable references.

Apply in minutes
There's no long form. Upload your CV with one click, or apply at www.nexter.co.uk. We'll call you back to confirm your rate and talk through the shifts that suit you.