Supply Nursery Practitioner Opportunities - Bedford & Surrounding Villages

Job Title: Supply Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 / Level 3)
Location: Bedford and surrounding villages
Rate: £100 - £150 per day (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years professional looking for flexible work within nursery settings? Aspire People are working with a number of welcoming and well-established nurseries across Bedford and the surrounding villages, who are seeking Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioners to support on a supply basis.

These roles are ideal for practitioners who enjoy variety, value flexibility, and are passionate about creating safe, engaging, and inclusive environments where young children can flourish.

About the Nurseries:

Community-focused settings with a strong emphasis on relationships with families

A mix of structured learning and child-led play

Excellent outdoor learning opportunities

Supportive teams with a positive and nurturing ethos

Opportunities to work across private nurseries, maintained settings, and nursery classes within schools

We are looking for practitioners who:

Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years

Are caring, proactive, and confident supporting children aged 0-5

Can adapt quickly to different nursery environments and routines

Are committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s wellbeing

Are open to ongoing training and professional development

Have an interest in SEND (desirable but not essential)

Experience within a nursery or Early Years setting is beneficial, but we also welcome applications from newly qualified practitioners or those returning to the sector who are looking to gain experience through supply work.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Charlotte at Aspire People on for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. All roles are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, health clearance, and safeguarding procedures. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.