- Posted 16 January 2026
- Salary £13.68 - £16.16 per hour
- LocationBasford, Stoke-on-Trent
- Job type Day-to-Day Supply
- DisciplineNursery
- ReferenceCCPL3 _1768573228
Childcare Practitioner Level 3
Job description
Childcare Practitioner Level 3
Simply Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working closely with a wide range of nurseries and primary schools across Staffordshire, including preferred supplier and CCS framework settings.
We are recruiting a Childcare Practitioner Level 3 for day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term and permanent opportunities.
This Childcare Practitioner Level 3 role is suitable for experienced early years staff seeking flexibility or long-term placement, with a potential opportunity for the right Childcare Practitioner Level 3 to secure a permanent position.
Pay: £13.68 - £16.16 per hour DOE
Location: Staffordshire
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This Childcare Practitioner Level 3 opportunity is particularly well suited to:
- Childcare Practitioner Level 3 staff seeking flexible work while developing their career
- Individuals with early years experience looking for supportive settings
- Experienced Childcare Practitioner Level 3 staff exploring long-term or permanent roles
- Staff who value clear communication, consistency, and safeguarding
- Childcare Practitioner Level 3 staff who want a personalised agency relationship
About Simply Education
With nearly 20 years' experience in education recruitment, Simply Education has built a strong reputation for placing high-quality staff into nurseries and primary schools across Staffordshire.
We are REC Audited, fully compliant with Safer Recruitment in Education, and work with settings through preferred supplier agreements. This gives Childcare Practitioner Level 3 staff a strong chance of continuity of work and long-term placements.
The Role
Opportunities for Childcare Practitioner Level 3 include:
- Day-to-day supply
- Short-term and long-term assignments
- Temp-to-perm roles
- Permanent positions
As a Childcare Practitioner Level 3, you will lead small groups, support early years learning, implement activities, and contribute positively to the nursery environment. There is a clear potential opportunity for the right Childcare Practitioner Level 3 to move into a permanent role.
What Simply Education Offers
- Competitive pay of £13.68 - £16.16 per hour DOE
- Flexible working, control over your availability via online calendar
- Access to long-term and permanent Childcare Practitioner Level 3 roles
- Preferred supplier agreements, increasing likelihood of consistent work
- Dedicated consultant support
- Guidance, interview preparation, and free CPD
Requirements
- Level 3 early years qualification
- Experience in early years settings
- Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Two professional references covering the past two years
How to Apply
Submit your CV via this advert or contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017