Flexible nursery work

Your NewpanyLove working with young children? Looking for flexible work this September?
Hays Education are a GCA Lot 1 Approved supplier who works with a variety of friendly and supportive nurseries across Stafford and the surrounding Staffordshire area that are looking for both qualified and unqualified Nursery Assistants to support them from September 2026.
Whether you're looking for a couple of days a week, full-time hours, or something in between, we have opportunities to suit you. With flexibility at the heart of these roles, even if your availability changes from week to week, we'll work with you to find assignments that fit around your schedule.
Your New RoleAs a Nursery Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting children's early learning, development and wellbeing in a safe and nurturing environment.Working across a range of nurseries and schools in Stafford and Staffordshire, you could be:

Supporting children through play-based learning and daily activities Encouraging children's social, emotional and educational development Helping to create a fun, positive and stimulating environment Assisting with routines, activities and general nursery support Building positive relationships with children, staff and parents
We can offer day-to-day supply work, short-term assignments and long-term placements, with some opportunities leading to permanent employment.
What You'll Need to Succeed Be willing toplete our standardpliance and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check Be available to work a variety of shift patterns between 7:30am and 6:00pm, with shifts ranging from 4 to 10 hours Have recent and relevant childcare experience and be able to provide references Have a flexible, positive and reliable approach to work Enjoy working with children and supporting their development Ideally hold a childcare qualification, although this is not essential
What You'll Get in Return Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle andmitments Full-time and part-time opportunities available A dedicated local consultant who is always on hand to support you Opportunities across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and SEN settings Weekly PAYE pay with holiday pay accrued Free safeguarding andpliance training Access to a wide range of online CPD and training courses Long-term opportunities that could lead to permanent employment Earn up to £250 in vouchers through our Refer-a-Friend scheme The chance to work in weing nurseries where you can make a real difference every day What You Need to Do NowIf you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and enjoy the flexibility of nursery work, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your up-to-date CV, and Esme will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss the opportunities available.
If this role isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new opportunity within education or childcare, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career options.
Apply today and start making a difference in children's lives this September! #4770119 - Esme Griffiths