Early Years Practitioners

Senploy; Enfield, Chipping Barnet, Norwich, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across Enfield. You will support children in a variety of nursery settings, helping them thrive through play-based activities and EYFS-aligned learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2/3 in Childcare, experience in nurseries, a good understanding of EYFS, and a proactive, collaborative approach with safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering the EYFS curriculum.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• DBS on Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Understanding safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities
• Assist with planning and delivering the EYFS curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging environment for all children
• Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with colleagues and parents
• Support children with personal care routines where required
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet individual needs
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

Skills

Play-based learning

EYFS knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Safeguarding

Observation and recording

DBS on Update Service

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare

Job description

Early Years Practitioner - Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

These flexible opportunities are ideal for Early Years Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different early years and nursery settings. You will be supporting children in Enfield and the surrounding areas, helping them thrive through high‑quality care and learning experiences.

Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities
• Assist with planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging environment for all children
• Observe and record children's progress, sharing insights with colleagues and parents
• Support children with personal care routines where required
• Work collaboratively with nursery staff to meet individual needs
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

Ideal Candidate for Early Years Practitioner Roles

• Relevant nursery or early years qualifications (eg. Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare)
• Proven experience working in nursery or early years settings
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as Early Years Practitioners.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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 standards 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 weekly pay is processed 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.