Nursery Practitioner - Loughborough Location: Loughborough (various settings available) Daily rate: £100 - £118, depending on experience Monarch Education is currently recruiting qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioners for one of our fantastic partner nurseries in Loughborough. We have a range of opportunities available: Full-time and part-time, long-term roles (with potential for permanent placement) Regular work and shift patterns to suit you Flexible ad-hoc daily cover - work when it suits you Essential requirements: A recognised qualification in Early Years or Childcare (applications without this will not be considered) Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework Experience supporting children aged 0-5 years Confidence in planning and delivering engaging learning activities Key responsibilities: Support children across all EYFS age groups with personal care, where required Work flexibly across all nursery rooms, including the baby room Work collaboratively with other Nursery Practitioners and management Maintain accurate records of children's progress and communicate effectively with parents and management Promote social development during both structured learning and free play Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times Deliver differentiated learning activities tailored to individual needs Monarch Education is proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the education sector. We are committed to supporting our candidates and providing access to: Flexible working arrangements Affinity Academy - continuous professional development Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £200 Exclusive roles within local schools and multi-academy trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit our website: About Us - Monarch Education Monarch Education is committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability. We also adhere to strict safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children, any successful applicant will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your details for future opportunities.