Early Years Practitioner

TeacherActive Limited.; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading daily pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. in Newcastle is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support learning through play for children aged 0-5 years. The role includes safeguarding and providing a safe, engaging environment, with responsibilities across EYFS activities and daily care.

The nursery offers long-term opportunities, a supportive team, and access to CPD. Salary is paid daily at £95–£110, with a PAYE framework ensuring proper tax and NI handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and 0-5 years experience in EY settings.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to be hands-on in learning through play and daily care routines.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through play and EYFS activities.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and supervise personal care as needed.
• Create a safe, engaging environment for children aged 0-5 years.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5

Safeguarding knowledge

Can-do attitude

Caring and reliable approach

Adaptable to EYFS environment

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Experience in Early Years setting

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Newcastle

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner with a Level 3 Early Years qualification?

Are you passionate about supporting children aged 0-5 years through learning and play?

Do you have a can-do attitude and a passion for helping young children develop?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a nursery in Newcastle with a great ethos, who are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner. The setting is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment where children aged 0-5 years can learn, develop and thrive.

The nursery is looking to take on an Early Years Practitioner on a long-term basis. The successful Early Years Practitioner will support learning through play and EYFS activities, while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, supporting personal care and helping to provide a safe and engaging environment for all children.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage / EYFS
• A good understanding of safeguarding
• A can-do approach with the willingness to get stuck in
• A caring, reliable and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.