Early Years Practitioner

Teach Now Limited; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is hiring an Early Years Practitioner to join the Nursery team in Barnet, North London. The role supports delivery of play-based learning in a nurturing setting, working with the teacher to help each child progress across the EYFS curriculum.

The position is full-time, term-time, long-term and temporary, with a normal school day. Pay ranges from £93 to £105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience, starting October 2026 or sooner subject to checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in Nursery or Early Years settings.
• Understanding of EYFS and learning through play.
• Warm, patient approach with initiative to stay actively involved.
• Level 2/3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up inviting indoor and outdoor continuous provision.
• Support communication, early literacy and number skills through stories, songs and play.
• Lead messy play, sensory exploration and creative activities.
• Encourage friendships, confidence, independence and positive routines.
• Support mealtimes, transitions, emotional regulation and personal care where required.
• Observe children’s progress and share feedback with the teacher or room leader.
• Provide additional support for emerging speech, language, developmental or SEN needs.

Skills

Experience with young children

EYFS understanding

Warm, patient approach

Strong communication & safeguarding

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Nursery – Barnet Location: Barnet, North London Pay: £93–£105 per day, depending on qualifications and experience Contract: Full-time, long-term, temporary Hours: Full school day, term time Start date: October 2026 or immediately, subject to availability and checks

Turn everyday play into opportunities to learn and grow. Teach Now is looking for a caring, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children within Nursery provision in Barnet. If you enjoy storytelling, creative activities and helping young children discover new skills, this could be your next rewarding role.

About the role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work alongside the teacher or room leader to deliver engaging, play-based learning. You will support children across the setting, adapting your approach to their interests, developmental stages and individual needs.

Your responsibilities

• Set up inviting indoor and outdoor continuous provision.
• Support communication, early literacy and number skills through stories, songs and play.
• Lead messy play, sensory exploration and creative activities.
• Encourage friendships, confidence, independence and positive routines.
• Support mealtimes, transitions, emotional regulation and toileting or personal care where required.
• Observe children’s progress and share useful feedback with the teacher or room leader.
• Provide additional support for emerging speech, language, developmental or SEN needs.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with young children in a Nursery or Early Years setting.
• An understanding of EYFS and the importance of learning through play.
• A warm, patient approach and the initiative to stay actively involved throughout the day.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is desirable, with relevant experience also valued.
• Previous SEN specialist experience is not essential.

Why apply?

This Early Years Practitioner role offers full-time, term-time work and a long-term opportunity to build relationships and see children progress. It is well suited to Nursery assistants, Nursery nurses and childcare practitioners looking to broaden their classroom experience.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.