Early Years Practitioner

Icare24 Birmingham; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Early Years Practitioners and Teaching Assistants for nurseries and schools. Responsibilities include planning activities, following the EYFS framework, and fostering communication skills. Candidates must have experience and relevant qualifications in childcare. The position offers flexible long and short-term contracts, with hourly rates up to £17.00.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a nursery or childcare is required.
• Qualification as a Teaching Assistant is preferred.
• Ability to follow the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities.
• Track and assess children’s progress.
• Encourage language and communication skills.

Skills

Child development

Communication skills

Creativity

Education

Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for Early Years Practitioners, Childcare Assistants and Teaching Assistants to work at Nurseries and Schools in your area. We have long and short‑term contracts as well as shiftwork available.

Overview

• Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities that support children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework (or relevant curriculum) to track and assess children’s progress.
• Encourage language and communication skills through storytelling, singing, and interactive play.
• Foster creativity and problem‑solving through play‑based learning.

Requirement: Experience of working in a nursery, childcare or either Level 2 or 3 Early Years, childcare or Teaching Assistant qualification.

Hourly rate: up to £17.00.

If this is of interest, please send through your latest CV, DBS along with your preferred requirement in terms of days, hours and location or should you wish to discuss further, feel free to contact me via the below details.