Early Years Practitioner

GSL Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an Early Years Practitioner in Chesterfield to support young children’s learning through playful, age-appropriate activities. Start date is immediate, with the role offering long-term temporary, and full-/part-time options.

You will help develop communication and social skills, assist with daily routines, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or substantial experience with young children.
• Experience in early years, nursery or primary settings is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of child development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Help children develop communication, social and early learning skills.
• Assist with daily routines, meals, personal care and transitions.
• Prepare and support age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and independence.
• Observe progress and share updates with colleagues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents or carers.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and support children's wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Early years development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately

Do you enjoy helping young children discover new things, develop their confidence and take their first steps in learning? A welcoming early years setting in Chesterfield is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children's development through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

About the Role:

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help create a safe, stimulating environment where young children can learn through play, explore their interests and develop essential early skills. You will support children's communication, social development and independence while working closely with other staff to provide consistent care and learning experiences.

About the School:

The setting is committed to giving young children a positive start to their education. Staff work together to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel secure, develop at their own pace and are encouraged to explore, play and learn.

Responsibilities:

Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.

Help children develop communication, social and early learning skills.

Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions where required.

Prepare and support age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and independence.

Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with colleagues.

Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment.

Build positive relationships with children, colleagues and parents or carers.

Follow safeguarding procedures and support children's wellbeing at all times.

Requirements:

A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or substantial experience working with young children.

Experience in an early years, nursery or primary setting is desirable.

A caring, patient and attentive approach.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

An understanding of children's development, safeguarding and age-appropriate learning.

The ability to create positive relationships and respond to children's individual needs.

If you have the right experience or qualifications and would love to help young children build strong foundations for learning, we encourage you to apply.

To work with GSL Education as an Early Years Practitioner, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.

Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

Senior Primary Consultant, South Yorkshire