Early Years Practitioner

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children with speech and language needs at a primary school in Yate, South Gloucestershire. The role involves working directly in classrooms, delivering interventions, and fostering a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate has experience with young children, excellent communication skills, and is patient. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development within a nurturing school environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and interest or experience in speech and language support.
• Confident in one-to-one or small group interventions.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in speech and language interventions.
• Deliver activities to improve communication and social skills.
• Observe and report on children’s progress.

Skills

Experience working with young children in nursery or school settings

Excellent communication skills

Patience and proactivity

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Speech & Language Support (Mainstream Primary, Yate, South Gloucestershire)

Location: Yate, South Gloucestershire
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: From £14.62/hour
Start Date: ASAP (December) or January

About the Setting

This mainstream primary school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for early years pupils. Staff work closely with teachers and specialist support teams to embed speech, language, and communication strategies into daily classroom practice. The school is committed to professional development, offering mentoring, training, and clear opportunities for career progression, making this an excellent first step for candidates aiming to specialise in SEND, speech and language support, or education.

Why This Role is Ideal for You

• Work directly in classrooms, supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs
• Gain practical experience applying speech and language strategies in an early years setting
• Learn from a supportive team of teachers and SEND specialists
• Opportunities for professional development and progression within the school
• Make a real, measurable difference in children’s confidence, communication, and learning outcomes

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in speech, language, and communication interventions
• Delivering structured or play‑based activities to improve communication and social skills
• Observing, recording, and reporting on children’s progress
  
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence


• Helping create a safe, inclusive, and communication‑rich classroom environment


• Supporting early identification of speech, language, and communication difficulties

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young children in nursery or school settings
• Interest or experience in speech and language support or SEND
• Patient, caring, and proactive, with excellent communication skills
• Confident working in one‑to‑one or small group interventions
• A collaborative team player
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work Here

• Competitive pay and structured working hours
• Hands‑on experience supporting speech, language, and communication in classrooms
• Training, mentoring, and clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Make a direct, positive impact on children’s communication, confidence, and learning

Referral Bonus

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

EEO Statement

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
• Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
• Contact: Laura Dowson
  Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 2014