via reed · 28 May 2026 ·9 days ago

Flexible nursery work

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Stafford Contract GBP 27,768 – 29,718
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Your new company
We work with a range of nurseries in the Stafford area that are looking for both qualified and unqualified nursery staff to support them on a week to week basis. These roles are flexible and able to suit you and your working needs, whether it be a couple of days a week or up to 5. If you have weekly changing availability, that is no problem, these roles are flexible to suit you.

Your new role
As a nursery assistant, you may be working with a number of nurseries and schools across various areas in the Stafford and Staffordshire area. The jobs we offer will require you to have previous relevant experience. We can offer you day to day positions and short-term contracts as well as long-term positions which can last more than a term and could lead to permanent employment.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Be willing to go through our standard vetting checks as well as an enhanced DBS

  • Be able to work a variety of shift patterns, hours on available days can be anywhere between 7.30am-6pm and could be from 4 hours up to 10 hours

  • Have recent relevant childcare experience that you are able to provide references for

  • Have a flexible approach and can do attitude and be reliable

  • Ideally hold a qualification in childcare, however this is not essential
What you'll get in return
  • Temporary Positions: Ideal for those seeking flexible opportunities. Choose between part-time or full-time roles.

  • A dedicated specialist consultant who is fully contactable

  • Opportunities to work across primary, secondary, mainstream, SEN & nursery settings

  • Paid PAYE on a weekly basis with holiday accrual for you to use when you want

  • Free safeguarding training

  • Access to online training

  • Opportunity to be able to get up to £250 in vouchers for your refer a friend scheme
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now where Esme will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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