Early Years Practitioner

Icare24 Birmingham; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in the UK seeks Early Years Practitioners, Childcare Assistants, and Teaching Assistants for nurseries and schools. Responsibilities include planning activities that support children's development and following the EYFS framework. Candidates should have nursery experience and a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification. Offering competitive hourly rates up to £17.00 with long and short-term contracts available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Holding a Level 2 or 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Follow EYFS framework to assess children's progress.
• Encourage language and communication through activities.
• Foster creativity through play-based learning.

Skills

Experience in nursery or childcare

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Communication skills

Creativity in lesson planning

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioners, Childcare Assistants and Teaching Assistants to work at Nurseries and Schools in your area. We have long and short‑term contracts as well as shiftwork available.

Overview

• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities that support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework (or relevant curriculum) to track and assess children’s progress.
• Encourage language and communication skills through storytelling, singing, and interactive play.
• Foster creativity and problem‑solving through play‑based learning.

Requirement: Experience of working in a nursery, childcare or either Level 2 or 3 Early Years, childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.

Hourly rate: up to £17.00.

If this is of interest, please send through your latest CV, DBS along with your preferred requirement in terms of days, hours and location or should you wish to discuss further, feel free to contact me via the below details.