Early Years Practitioner

TeacherActive; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a committed Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a supportive Primary School in Newcastle. The role is full-time, offering 40 hours per week with the potential for stability and professional growth within an enthusiastic educational team. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification and experience working within the EYFS framework, along with a caring approach to support children's learning. Competitive pay and access to CPD courses are also provided.

Benefits

Support from a dedicated consultant

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Access to CPD courses

Competitive rates of pay

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within the EYFS, ideally in a school setting.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to support children's learning through play and structured activities.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning through play and structured activities.

Skills

Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience in EYFS

Understanding of the EYFS framework

Caring and patient approach

Ability to support learning through play

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, is currently working in partnership with a friendly and supportive Primary School located in Newcastle to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week between 0730 and 1800, offering stability and the chance to become a valued member of a school team that is passionate about early years development. You will be supported throughout the recruitment process by a dedicated consultant who will guide you every step of the way.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who has:

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working within EYFS, ideally in a school setting
• A solid understanding of the EYFS framework
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach
• The ability to support children’s learning through play and structured activities
• A good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

In return, you can expect:

• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and training through the My-Progression platform
• Competitive, market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive referral scheme earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)
• PAYE pay structure no umbrella fees and no hidden deductions

If you are interested in this position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.