Early Years Practitioner

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner for a primary school in York starting September 2025. The role involves working closely with the class teacher to support the learning and development of children, especially within a setting that requires an understanding of special educational needs. Candidates must have relevant childcare qualifications and experience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in Early Years or Nursery within the last 2 years.
• Familiar with safeguarding and child protection.
• Understanding of additional needs behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning of early years children in a special educational needs school.
• Assist in play-based learning activities.
• Provide academic and emotional support to pupils.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum

Record keeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare

Job description

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GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is currently looking to appoint qualified Early Years Practitioner for Client Primary School located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in September 2025.

Early Years Practitioner Requirements:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years or similar.
• 6 months experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting within the last 2 years.
• Be knowledgeable of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, principles, and practice.
• Knowledge and experience of record keeping and tracking progress of children.
• Experience or understanding of behaviours linked to additional needs.

Early Years Practitioner Role and Responsibilities:

• To work with the class teacher to facilitate the learning of early years children within a special educational needs school.
• To assist in the delivery of play-based learning activities, which contribute to the overall learning and development of children.
• Support children on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships and communicate effectively with children and their families and carers.
• Provide academic, emotional, and physical support to pupils where appropriate, including the delivery of personal care where appropriate.
• Hold a Child Only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Early Years Practitioner in York, North Yorkshire, please call Daniel Molkenthin at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.