Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Supply

About the role

We are recruiting qualified Nursery Practitioners and unqualified Nursery Assistants to join our supply team, providing flexible cover across a chain of nurseries in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury. The role offers varied experience in different early‑years settings, working on a day‑to‑day basis according to your availability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide flexible, short‑term cover for multiple nursery settings.
• Support children’s learning and development on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Adapt to different nursery environments as required.

Required profile

• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Reliable, flexible and professional approach.
• Nursery experience desirable but not essential for unqualified candidates.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Required skills

• Paediatric First Aid (training provided).

What we offer

• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability.
• Day‑to‑day and short‑term supply assignments.
• Opportunities to gain experience across multiple nursery settings.
• Competitive rates of pay (£14.40‑£18 per hour).
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Reed consultant.
• Free mandatory training and Paediatric First Aid renewal opportunities.
• Potential to secure a permanent position where the setting and candidate are the right match.