Early Years Practitioner

GSL Education; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Hull Branch is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to work in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, supporting children's development through play-based activities and nurturing relationships.

You will collaborate with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning experiences, assess progress, and create a safe, inclusive environment for every child to thrive.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Educator or equivalent is highly desirable.
• “EYFS” framework understanding and child development knowledge.
• Patience, creativity and adaptability in supporting young children.
• Strong communication and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Up-to-date CV covering last ten years (gaps explained).
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of engaging, play-based activities.
• Provide individual and small group support for children with developmental needs.
• Encourage communication, language, social, emotional, physical and personal development.
• Observe, record and share information about children’s progress for assessment and future planning.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, parents and carers to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Early Years Practitioner

Location

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Contract Type

Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale

£92 - £115 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner passionate about giving young children the best possible start to their educational journey?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking an Early Years Practitioner to work within a nurturing and inclusive educational setting in Scarborough. We are looking for a patient, creative, and dedicated early years professional who can support children's development through engaging experiences, positive relationships, and a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Early Years Practitioner Role

The successful Early Years Practitioner will work closely with teaching staff to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities and personalised support. We are looking to recruit an Early Years Practitioner who can respond sensitively to individual developmental needs and help children build confidence, communication skills, independence, and positive relationships.

Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based activities that promote children’s learning and development
• Provide individual and small group support to children with a range of developmental and additional needs
• Encourage children’s communication, language, social, emotional, physical, and personal development
• Observe, record, and share information about children’s progress to support assessment and future planning
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to learn
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents, and carers to promote positive outcomes for each child

Early Years Practitioner Requirements

• Relevant Early Years qualification such as Level 3 Early Years Educator or equivalent is highly desirable
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years, nursery, primary, or specialist educational setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• A caring, patient, creative, and adaptable approach to supporting young children
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply