Early Years Practitioners

Step Teachers; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

More

Job summary

Class Act is seeking Early Years Practitioners for day-to-day supply across Oxford and surrounding areas. You will support learning and development for children aged 0–5, help plan engaging EYFS activities, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning space.

DBS checks are required or obtainable; experience with nursery settings is preferred. The role pays weekly through PAYE, with benefits such as discounted shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more, reflecting a flexible and rewarding

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good understanding of EYFS and child development.
• Willingness to work across different settings.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development of children aged 0–5.
• Assist with planning and delivering activities aligned with EYFS.
• Promote a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Observe and record progress for learning journals.
• Support personal care routines and hygiene.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Patience

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

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)

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.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• more

Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.