Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Batley is seeking Early Years Practitioners for nurseries and schools. Responsibilities include planning activities that support children's development, following the EYFS framework, and encouraging communication skills through play. Candidates must have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or childcare. Competitive hourly rate of up to £17.00. This role offers both long and short-term contracts with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or childcare environment is essential.
• Must possess Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate activities for children's development.
• Track children's progress following EYFS framework.
• Encourage language skills through storytelling.

Skills

Experience working in a nursery

Childcare qualifications

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

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.