Early Years Practitioner

Icare24 Birmingham; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for Early Years Practitioners, Childcare Assistants, and Teaching Assistants to work in Nurseries and Schools. Responsibilities include planning activities to support children's development and tracking their progress following the EYFS framework. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications. The hourly rate is up to £17.00. Interested applicants should submit their CV and DBS details.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursery or childcare environment.
• Relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years or Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Track and assess children’s progress following the EYFS framework.
• Encourage language and communication through interactive play.
• Foster creativity through play-based learning.

Skills

Planning age-appropriate activities

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Encouraging communication skills

Fostering creativity through play

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioners, Childcare Assistants and Teaching Assistants to work at Nurseries and Schools in your area. We have long and short‑term contracts as well as shiftwork available.

Overview

• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities that support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework (or relevant curriculum) to track and assess children’s progress.
• Encourage language and communication skills through storytelling, singing, and interactive play.
• Foster creativity and problem‑solving through play‑based learning.

Requirement: Experience of working in a nursery, childcare or either Level 2 or 3 Early Years, childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.

Hourly rate: up to £17.00.

If this is of interest, please send through your latest CV, DBS along with your preferred requirement in terms of days, hours and location or should you wish to discuss further, feel free to contact me via the below details.