Nursery Practitioner – Summer Work & September Opportunities with Teaching Personnel

Location: Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch
Pay: Competitive weekly pay
Hours: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available

Are you a passionate Level 2 or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking to keep busy over the summer holidays while securing your next role for September?

Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is working with a wide network of nurseries and primary schools across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. We're looking for enthusiastic Early Years professionals to support local nurseries throughout the summer, with fantastic opportunities to continue working in Reception classes and primary schools from September.

Whether you're looking for flexible work, long-term stability or the chance to broaden your experience in education, Teaching Personnel can help you find the right role.

Your summer role could include:

• Supporting babies and young children within nursery settings.
• Planning and delivering engaging play-based activities.
• Creating a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment.
• Working alongside experienced Early Years teams to support children's development.
• Building valuable experience that can lead to exciting opportunities within primary schools.

September opportunities include:

• Reception Teaching Assistant roles.
• Early Years Teaching Assistant positions.
• SEN support roles within mainstream primary schools.
• Long-term, full-time placements with the potential to become permanent.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
• Have recent experience working within an Early Years or nursery setting.
• Are caring, reliable and passionate about supporting young children.
• Can build positive relationships with children, parents and school staff.
• Are looking to develop their career within education.

Why register with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to exclusive vacancies across Dorset before they're advertised elsewhere.
• Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.
• Weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.
• Free CPD and training to support your professional development.
• A dedicated local consultant who will match you with roles suited to your skills and career goals.
• Opportunities to move from nursery settings into primary schools, helping you gain valuable classroom experience and progress your career.

At Teaching Personnel, we don't just find you work—we help you build a rewarding career in education. Whether you're looking for work over the summer or hoping to secure a long-term role from September, our local team is here to support you every step of the way.

Apply today and let Teaching Personnel help you make the move from nursery into your next exciting opportunity in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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