Placing People Direct

19/08/2026

🔥 WE’RE HIRING: NURSERY COOK – WANDSWORTH 🍎👩‍🍳

📄 Permanent position
🕣 Monday–Friday | 8:30am–1:30pm
💷 Up to £14 per hour – dependent on qualifications & experience
📍 Wandsworth, London

Are you a passionate Cook who loves creating nutritious, delicious meals for young children? 🌟

A lovely nursery in Wandsworth is looking for an experienced Cook to join their team on a permanent basis.

You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh, balanced meals and snacks from scratch, managing menus and kitchen supplies, and ensuring children’s dietary requirements, allergies and special diets are carefully catered for.

We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Has experience cooking for children aged 3 months–5 years
✅ Understands nutrition, food safety and hygiene
✅ Has experience managing allergies and special dietary requirements
✅ Is organised and confident working independently
✅ Holds relevant Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, First Aid and COSHH certifications
✅ Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to apply

💛 If you’re passionate about good food and helping give children the best start, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Find out more and apply https://buff.ly/btF3H73

Contract: Permanent

18/08/2026

🔥 LEVEL 2 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – NURSERY - LEWISHAM 🔥

💼 Permanent position
⏰ Full-time or part-time
💷 Up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience & qualifications
📍 London Borough of Lewisham

🌟 Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming and supportive nursery team in Lewisham, London.

You’ll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, supporting children’s development through engaging activities and helping them build the foundations for lifelong learning.

✨ We’re looking for someone who has:
✔ Level 2 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
✔ At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role
✔ Good understanding of the EYFS
✔ GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
✔ Current Paediatric First Aid
✔ Safeguarding, COSHH and Food Hygiene training
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – or willingness to apply

💛 If you’re caring, enthusiastic, dependable and genuinely love working with children, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/4ihSU9I

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16/08/2026

As exam results day approaches, many young people will be thinking about what comes next — university, an apprenticeship, employment, or perhaps a completely different route.

But one thing that’s sometimes overlooked is the career progression available within the education sector. 🌟

A career in education doesn’t have to mean following one fixed path. There are opportunities to develop, specialise and progress at every stage of your career.

You could start as an Early Years Practitioner and progress into a Room Leader, Deputy Manager or Nursery Manager.

You could begin as a Teaching Assistant, develop your experience and qualifications, and progress into specialist roles, including SEND support.

Or you could enter teaching and progress from Subject Teacher → Department Lead → Head of Department → Senior Leadership.

And it doesn’t stop in the classroom. Schools, nurseries, colleges and other education settings need a wide range of support staff and professionals across administration, pastoral care, operations and specialist services.

This is why the coaching element highlighted in this fantastic 5-star review is so important. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“great career advice, helped me feel more confident for interviews with coaching and guidance…”

Good career guidance isn’t just about helping someone find their next job — it’s about helping them think about where they could go next, and then beyond that.

So, as results day approaches, think beyond the immediate decision.

🎯 What are your strengths?
💡 What interests you?
🧭 Where could you start?
📈 Where could that first opportunity take you?

Whether it’s an apprenticeship, an Early Years role, a Teaching Assistant position, SEND support, teaching or another education-sector career, your first step could be the beginning of a much longer career journey.

Your results are important — but they don’t define your future.

Think about where you want to go. Then think about how you can get there. 💙

Find out more about what Placing People Direct do: https://buff.ly/eFceKne

15/08/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING: PRE-SCHOOL ROOM LEADER – HARINGEY 🌟

📍 Haringey, London
💷 £27,356 – £30,770 gross per annum
🕐 4 days per week + 1 day off OR 9 days over 2 weeks
📅 Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? 👇

We’re looking for an experienced Pre-School Room Leader to join a newly refurbished, independent nursery in Haringey – with the opportunity to take on 3rd in Charge responsibilities. 🚀

👶 Lead a room of up to 24 children aged 2.5–4 years
👥 Supported by 2 other practitioners

💡 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

✨ Newly refurbished nursery
✨ Supportive, close-knit management team
✨ Small class sizes & child-led learning
✨ Training & professional development opportunities
✨ Paid day off on your birthday 🎂
✨ Extra annual leave for every year of service
✨ 4 weeks' paid holiday + Bank Holidays
✨ Workplace pension

You’ll need:

✔ Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
✔ At least 2 years’ experience leading a nursery room
✔ Strong knowledge of EYFS & child development
✔ Excellent leadership and communication skills
✔ Current Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding certification
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

🎓 QTS is highly desirable.

If you're an experienced Room Leader looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you! ❤️

👉 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/suP1tv7

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14/08/2026

LEVEL 2 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER - NURSERY - WETHERBY

📍 Wetherby, Leeds, West Yorkshire
👶 Nursery Setting
💼 Permanent | Full-Time
🕐 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, over 4 or 5 days
💷 Up to £27,514 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)

💛 Love helping little ones learn, grow and thrive?

We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Level 2 Early Years Practitioner to join a small, supportive nursery team in Wetherby.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference every day — creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish. 🌱

✨ What you’ll be doing:
👧 Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS
🎨 Helping deliver fun, age-appropriate activities
💬 Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
🛡️ Ensuring children’s safety, wellbeing and safeguarding
🤝 Supporting the Room Leader and working as part of a close-knit team
📚 Continuing to develop your skills through training and professional development

✅ YOU’LL NEED:

✔️ Level 2 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
✔️ Good understanding of the EYFS
✔️ English & Maths at the required level
✔️ Current Paediatric First Aid
✔️ Safeguarding, COSHH, and Food Hygiene certification
✔️ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service — or willingness to apply

💡 No two days are the same! If you’re energetic, caring, hands-on and ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/hEImYIS

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13/08/2026

🎓 IT'S EXAM RESULTS DAY - SO WHAT’S NEXT?

For many students, today marks a big moment. Whether your results bring excitement, relief, disappointment — or simply leave you wondering “What do I do now?” — remember: your results don't define your future.

If university or further study isn't the route you want to take, there are other pathways worth exploring — including apprenticeships. 🙌

💡 Apprenticeships can be a fantastic way to get started. You can earn while you learn, gain practical experience and work towards recognised qualifications — all while building your career.

And if you're thinking about a career where you can make a real difference to people's lives, why not consider working in education? 🌟 From Early Years and Nursery roles to schools, colleges and wider education settings, there are rewarding career paths where you can develop your skills, gain experience and help others thrive.

Here at Placing People Direct, we support candidates at different stages of their careers, helping connect people with opportunities across the education sector.

👉 Explore apprenticeship opportunities:
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✨ Whatever your results, remember — there isn't just one route to a successful career.

Your next opportunity could be the start of something amazing. ❤️

13/08/2026

PT Level 3 Practitioner - Nursery - Brent

📍 Location: Brent, London
🕐 Hours: Part-time | 1pm – 6pm
📅 Contract: Permanent | 51 weeks per year
💷 Salary: Up to £13.50 per hour, depending on experience & qualifications

We’re recruiting for an experienced Level 3 Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming and supportive nursery in Brent. If you’re passionate about Early Years and want a role where the work you do genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 👶✨

💫 What you’ll be doing

You’ll help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, skills and independence.

You’ll be involved in:
✔️ Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
✔️ Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
✔️ Monitoring and recording children's progress
✔️ Promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing
✔️ Supporting the Room Leader with the day-to-day running of the room
✔️ Building positive relationships with parents and colleagues
✔️ Following safeguarding and nursery policies

🎓 What you’ll need

✔️ Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent
✔️ Experience in a similar role desirable
✔️ Good understanding of the EYFS
✔️ GCSE Maths & English Grade C+ or equivalent
✔️ Paediatric First Aid
✔️ Safeguarding certification
✔️ COSHH certification
✔️ Food Hygiene & Food Allergy certification
✔️ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

❤️ If you’re caring, enthusiastic and passionate about giving children the best possible start, this could be the role for you.

📩 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/BBEqDEh

Contract: Permanent, 51 weeks a year

12/08/2026

📍 L3 Support Worker – Residential Home - Croydon
💷 Up to £14 per hour
⏰ Full & Part-Time | Permanent
📍 Location: Croydon, London

Are you compassionate, dependable and passionate about supporting others to live life to the fullest? 🌟

We’re looking for an L3 Support Worker to join a friendly, person-centred team supporting young adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs within a therapeutic residential home environment.

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to empower people, encourage independence and make a genuine difference to their everyday lives. ❤️

🌟 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

✔ Providing person-centred care and support
✔ Supporting daily routines, personal care, meals and household tasks
✔ Encouraging independence, choice and confidence
✔ Supporting appointments, activities and community involvement
✔ Administering medication in line with procedures
✔ Maintaining care plans, records and risk assessments
✔ Working alongside families and other professionals
✔ Promoting dignity, respect and a safe, nurturing environment

🙌 WHAT YOU'LL NEED

✔ NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
✔ Previous residential/supported living experience
✔ Experience with autism, learning disabilities or complex needs is desirable
✔ Strong understanding of person-centred care
✔ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Current Safeguarding, First Aid, COSHH and Food Hygiene certifications
✔ Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and occasional bank holidays
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
✔ Full UK driving licence preferred, but not essential

🎁 WHAT'S ON OFFER?

✨ Permanent employment
✨ Flexible full & part-time hours
✨ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✨ Ongoing training & development
✨ Company vehicle available for transporting clients
✨ A genuinely rewarding role where what you do matters

If you're looking for a role where you can support, empower and positively impact lives, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply:

https://buff.ly/QnhyGgD

Contract: Permanent

11/08/2026

🏡 HOUSEKEEPER WANTED – RAUNDS, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 🧹🐶

📍 Raunds, Northamptonshire
💷 £13.00 per hour
⏰ 3 hours per week
🔄 Temporary to Permanent
📅 Hours to be mutually agreed with the client

Looking for a small, flexible role that fits around your family or other commitments?

We’re recruiting for a Residential Housekeeper to support a private family home in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

🧽 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

✔️ General household cleaning and housekeeping
✔️ Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
✔️ Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen areas
✔️ Keeping the home clean, tidy and welcoming
✔️ Working independently and maintaining high standards

❤️ WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy, thorough and takes pride in their work. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, respect the privacy of a private household and have experience in domestic cleaning or housekeeping.

🐶 Love dogs? That's a bonus!
There are two dogs in the household, so you must be comfortable around dogs and genuinely enjoy their company.

🌟 WHY THIS ROLE?

This could be ideal if you're looking for just a few regular hours each week that can fit around your existing commitments.

The hours are flexible and will be agreed with the client, creating a working arrangement that suits both parties.

References required.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service desirable.

📩 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/RZ39317

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

11/08/2026

🌟 LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER – CAMDEN 🌟

📍 Camden, London
💼 Permanent | 40 hours per week
💷 Up to £14.00 per hour – dependent on experience & qualifications
⏰ Part-time hours may also be available

💛 Ready to make a real difference in the early years?

We’re looking for a passionate, dependable and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a warm, welcoming and supportive nursery team in Camden.

This is more than just a nursery role. You’ll play an important part in helping young children learn, grow and thrive, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can reach their potential.

✨ What you’ll be doing:
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Creating stimulating, age-appropriate activities
• Monitoring and recording children's progress
• Supporting the Room Leader with the daily running of the room
• Building positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene

🌈 We’re looking for someone who is:
✔️ Level 3 qualified in Early Years or equivalent
✔️ Passionate about working with young children
✔️ Caring, patient and enthusiastic
✔️ A strong team player with excellent communication skills
✔️ Committed to children's development and professional growth

📚 Additional requirements include Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, COSHH and Food Hygiene certification, plus GCSE/Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths.

If you’re an experienced Level 3 practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Camden, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Ready for your next role? Get in touch with Placing People Direct today.

👉 View the full vacancy & apply:
https://buff.ly/pgtixZw

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