Early Years Practitioner

Complete Classroom Services Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella payment options

Term-time-only working

Regular opportunities at one school

Job summary

Complete Classroom Services Ltd in Bedford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support young children with their early learning through play-based activities. The role offers long-term or ad hoc work and flexibility, with term-time only hours and daily rates up to £110 PAYE.

There are opportunities for both long-term and ad hoc assignments at the same school, with umbrella payment options available and a focus on supporting communication, language, social and physical development.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Experience with children within an Early Years setting.
• Passion for supporting children's development.
• Patient, caring and nurturing.
• Understand play-based learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Confident supporting children with a range of abilities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Support communication, language, social and physical development.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support children with their individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

Patience

Caring nature

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Bedford

Long-term and ad hoc opportunities | Up to £110 per day PAYE | Term time only

Complete Classroom Services is working with a welcoming school in Bedford who are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their team.

The school has opportunities for both long-term and ad hoc cover, making this an ideal position for someone looking for either consistent work or greater flexibility around their availability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school environment, helping young children develop their confidence, independence and early learning skills.

The role:

• Early Years Practitioner within a school setting.
• Opportunities for both long-term and ad hoc work at the same school.
• Daily rates of up to £110 PAYE, depending on experience.
• Umbrella payment options also available.
• Term-time-only working.
• Supporting the delivery of engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Assisting with children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Supporting communication, language, social and physical development.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment.
• Supporting children with their individual learning and developmental needs.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
• Have previous experience working with children within an Early Years setting.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children's development.
• Be patient, caring and nurturing.
• Understand the importance of play-based learning.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable, proactive and adaptable.
• Be confident supporting children with a range of abilities and needs.

Why apply?

• Competitive rates of up to £110 per day PAYE, depending on experience.
• Umbrella payment options available.
• Opportunity to secure regular, long-term work within one school.
• Ad hoc opportunities available to suit your availability.
• Term-time-only working.
• Become part of an established and supportive school team.
• Ongoing support from Complete Classroom Services.

Whether you are looking for a consistent long-term position or occasional days to fit around your existing commitments, this school has opportunities to suit different availability.