Early Years Practitioner (Interventions Role)

Tempest Resourcing Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a long-term role until July 2026. The successful candidate will support children in a welcoming primary school environment by facilitating play-based learning and delivering targeted interventions. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and prior experience in an Early Years setting. This is a full-time position with an ASAP start, offering a chance to work in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Access to certified CPD and training

Generous referral bonus

Option to choose payment method

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in an Early Years or Reception setting is required.
• Confidence in delivering phonics, early literacy, and numeracy support.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality provision and play-based learning in-class.
• Deliver small group interventions boosting language and number skills.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.

Skills

Experience in Early Years or Reception setting

Confidence in delivering interventions

Strong communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Enthusiasm for learning through play

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Interventions role)

Contract: July 2026 (likely to extend)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP start

Location: Leyton, Waltham Forest

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive 4-form entry primary school in Leyton to recruit a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their reception team.

This is a long-term contract until July 2026, with a high chance of extension for the right candidate. You'll play a key role in supporting early learning and development, both inside the classroom and through targeted group work.

Your week will be split between:

• 2 days working in-class as a Reception Early Years Practitioner, supporting high-quality provision and play-based learning.
• 3 days delivering small group interventions and targeted activities across Reception, helping to boost language, phonics, and early number skills.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent)
• Has experience working within an Early Years or Reception setting
• Must be experienced and is confident delivering interventions and supporting phonics, early literacy, and numeracy
• Brings energy, patience, and enthusiasm for learning through play
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and staff

Why Tempest Education?

• We have been working with both Mainstream and SEN schools for over 13 years, with established relationships with schools all over London.
• You can choose how you want to be paid- PAYE or an Umbrella payroll company of your choice.
• Generous referral bonus - a referral bonus will be rewarded when you refer a Qualified Teacher to Tempest if it leads to a successful placement.
• Access to certified CPD and training.
• Given the opportunity to work in a school that values inclusion, diversity and the well-being of both students and staff.

How to apply:

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young students and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Hollie at Tempest Education to apply at or please click APPLY NOW! and I will arrange a call with you.