Early Years Practitioner

Milk Education; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education roles is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a primary school in Ponteland. This full-time position involves supporting children aged 9 months to 5 years in creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Applicants should have experience with young children and a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be held before the Christmas break.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting children in the early years phase.
• Ability to create a calm and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9 months to 5 years across the early years setting.
• Help with daily routines and play based learning.
• Prepare resources and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Work closely with the teacher and early years team.

Skills

Experience working with babies and young children aged 9 months to 5 years

Confident and nurturing approach

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Tools

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Ponteland Area

Start: As soon as possible

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30

Pay: £101.40-£105 per day

Contract: Temp to perm after a set number of weeks on supply

Milk Education is working exclusively with a primary school in the Ponteland area to recruit an Early Years Practitioner who can offer consistent, high quality support across the early years phase. The school is committed to finding someone who can join their team long term and grow within the role.

About the Role

The school is looking for someone confident, nurturing, and experienced in supporting children from 9 months to 5 years. You will help create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment while supporting the class teacher with daily routines, activities, and early development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children aged 9 months to 5 years across the early years setting
• Help with daily routines, play based learning, and early development
• Prepare resources and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere
• Work closely with the teacher and wider early years team

Requirements

• Experience working with babies and young children aged 9 months to 5 years
• Level 3 or above in Early Years
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

The school would like to meet suitable applicants before the Christmas break, so early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply

Send your CV to