Early Years Practitioners

Step Teachers; Oxford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Class Act is recruiting Early Years Practitioners to provide day-to-day supply across Oxford and the surrounding areas, offering flexible opportunities in nurseries and schools.

You will support learning for ages 0-5, help plan activities under the EYFS, observe progress, and work with colleagues and parents to support each child’s development. DBS checks are required, and pay is weekly via PAYE.

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Early Years Education)
• Experience working with children in nursery or early years settings
• A warm, caring, and patient approach to supporting young children
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and proactive attitude to working across different settings
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and development of children aged 0–5
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Observe and record children’s progress and contribute to learning journals
• Support children with personal care routines and hygiene
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child’s development
• Maintain a clean, organised, and inclusive learning space

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Observational skills

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare or Early Years Education

Tools

DBS with Update Service

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Day-to-day 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 school settings in Oxford and the surrounding areas.

Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Support the learning and development of children aged 0–5
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment
• Observe and record children’s progress and contribute to learning journals
• Support children with personal care routines and hygiene
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support each child’s development
• Maintain a clean, organised, and inclusive learning space

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Relevant Early Years qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Early Years Education)
• Experience working with children in nursery or early years settings
• A warm, caring, and patient approach to supporting young children
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and proactive attitude to working across different settings
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Class Act?

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.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act 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.