Early Years Practitioner

Step Teachers; Dereham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a warm and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to support the learning and development of children. Key responsibilities include delivering creative activities, observing children's progress, and building positive relationships. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a passion for working with young learners.

Benefits

Discounted shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Access to comprehensive well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3).
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Reliable, organised, enthusiastic, and loves working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of creative, play-based learning activities.
• Observing and recording children’s progress.
• Creating a caring, safe, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Energy

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Early Years or equivalent

Job description

Are you nurturing, enthusiastic, and passionate about giving children the best start in life? We are looking for a warm and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our early years team and support the learning and development of our youngest learners. This position begins in June 2025.

Duties of an Early Years Practitioner:

1. Assisting in the delivery of creative, play-based learning activities.
2. Supporting the class teacher and early years practitioners in daily routines.
3. Creating a caring, safe, and stimulating environment.
4. Encouraging children’s social, emotional, and language development.
5. Observing and recording children’s progress.
6. Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has a relevant Early Years qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Loves working with young children and understands their needs.
• Is patient, kind, and energetic.
• Has good communication skills and works well within a team.
• Is reliable, organised, and enthusiastic.

Why Step Teachers?

With over two decades of experience, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We maintain exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, based 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, follows 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 via PAYE. You also gain access to exclusive deals, including discounted shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal provides comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services to support your overall health.

Refer a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself and enter a draw to win a holiday worth up to £1,000. If you know anyone seeking temporary, permanent, or supply work, contact us today!