Early Years Practitioner

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner to support EYFS at a Primary School starting January 2026. The successful candidate will require a minimum of 2 years of classroom experience and a Level 3 qualification in EYFS. Additional training and development are provided, ensuring the opportunity for contract extension or permanent placement in support roles. A commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children is essential.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of EYFS classroom experience in the UK.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS as a Teaching Assistant.
• Participate in safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

EYFS classroom experience

Safeguarding training

Professional child-related references

Education

Level 3 Equivalent in EYFS

Job description

Job Title - Early Years Practitioner

Prospero Teaching is looking for an EYFS Practitioner to join their team, full time, JAN 2026 START!

About the School

The school is a popular mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team. The school is going from strength to strength and providing training to all staff. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Stanwell, TW19
• Position: EYFS Practitioner
• Type of work: Teaching Assistant - Supporting EYFS
• Contract or position start date: JAN 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Contract
• Full time/part time: Full time
• Minimum rate of pay: Minimum rate £100 per day
• Hours: 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

Training and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of EYFS classroom experience in the UK
• Level 3/Equivalent in EYFS
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

What We Offer

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team