Early Years Practitioner

Step Teachers Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly nursery team. The role involves providing high-quality care for children aged 0-5 and fostering their development in a safe environment. Candidates should possess a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare and have relevant experience. This temporary position offers competitive pay and access to exclusive deals, promoting overall wellness.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Physical and emotional well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Sound understanding of EYFS statutory framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities promoting learning through play.
• Monitor and record each child’s progress.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Minimum Level 2 or 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly nursery team. This temporary position is an exciting opportunity to nurture young children’s development and create a safe, stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Starting as soon as possible.

Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote learning through play.

• Monitor and record each child’s progress, sharing observations with colleagues and parents/carers.

• Support children’s personal, social and emotional development, ensuring their individual needs are met.

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming setting, following safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Minimum Level 2 or 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification (or equivalent).

• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.

• A nurturing, patient approach and excellent communication skills as an Early Years Practitioner.

• Sound understanding of safeguarding and the EYFS statutory framework.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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