Early Years Practitioners

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for daily supply across Barking and the surrounding areas to support children's learning in a variety of nursery and early years settings.

You will follow the EYFS framework, contribute to planning and observations, maintain a safe, stimulating environment, and build positive relationships with children, staff and parents. A Level 3 EYFS qualification and an Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred) are required; pay is weekly via PAYE.

Qualifications

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Recent experience in nursery or early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities
• Follow EYFS curriculum and contribute to planning and observations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Daily supply from as soon as possible

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Early Years Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different nursery and early years settings in Barking and the surrounding areas.

Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities
• Follow EYFS curriculum and contribute to planning and observations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Promote inclusive practice and support children with additional needs
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards at all times

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Has recent experience working in nursery or early years settings
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Is flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments
• Has a clear Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE's statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE - that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.