Early Years Practitioner

Vision for Education; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Advanced Learning Partnership is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a part-time, temporary position in Durham (DH7). You will join a nursery team, supporting across rooms to foster a calm, secure learning environment.

The role runs Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, starting September 2026 through July 2027 and pays £462.80–£525 per week, depending on experience and qualifications. Experience in Early Years and a Level 3 qualification are essential, with SEND experience valued.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification.
• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support across the Nursery unit in all rooms.
• Help create a calm, nurturing space where children feel safe and ready to explore.
• Work every Monday to Wednesday, 8.30am–3.30pm.

Skills

Teamwork

SEND experience

Child engagement

Education

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Part Time, Temporary)

Durham, DH7

£462.80 - £525 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – July 2027

The School and Role

On behalf of Advanced Learning Partnership, we are looking for a Early Years Practitioner to work 3 days a week at a lovely school in the Durham area, DH7. Workingas part of an established team, the Early Years Pracitioner will be supporting across the Nursery unit in all rooms. You would be helping create a calm, nurturing space where children feel safe, secure and ready to explore. The role would be every Monday to Wednesday to cover 8.30am - 3.30pm. Experience working within Early Years would be essential, as well as a minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification. The school has a supportive senior leadership team and can be accessed on public transport.

Requirements

The desired Early Years Practitioner will have;

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Aboutus

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.