EYFS Practitioner – Supply Role

About Early Years Ltd.; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Education is seeking Supply Early Years Practitioners to support nurseries and EYFS settings in the Grimsby area. This flexible role offers full-time or part-time shifts across multiple sites, with daily pay and weekly payroll.

You will assist with EYFS delivery, support children aged 0–5, and help maintain safe, inclusive learning environments, while collaborating with teachers and SENCOs. DBS is preferred or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred, but not essential for all roles)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one
• Experience in EYFS settings preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• EYFS & Classroom Support: supporting 0–5 year olds in nursery/reception, assisting delivery of EYFS, facilitating play-based and guided learning, preparing learning environments, upholding safeguarding and welfare.
• One-to-One & Additional Needs Support: providing individual support for children with additional needs (SEND), promoting communication and independence, supporting literacy and numeracy, collaborating with teachers and SENCOs.
• Care, Wellbeing & Behaviour Support: supporting emotional development and wellbeing, promoting positive behaviour, assisting personal care routines when required, maintaining safeguarding standards.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: working across different EYFS settings, adapting to routines and team structures, pre-booked or same-day shifts, clear communication with staff and Reed consultant.

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Supply Early Years Practitioner – Grimsby

Location: Various nurseries and primary school EYFS settings across the Grimsby area

Contract: Flexible supply work – full-time or part-time

Pay Rate: £80–£100 per day (depending on experience, setting, and assignment)

About the Role

We are seeking caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Supply Early Years Practitioners to support nurseries and EYFS settings within primary schools across the Grimsby area. This role is ideal for practitioners who are passionate about early childhood development and value flexibility, variety, and nurturing children in their early learning journeys.

Working on a supply basis offers a range of short-term, long-term, full-day, and part-day assignments, allowing you to choose work that fits around your availability and commitments.

What You’ll Be Doing

EYFS & Classroom Support

• Supporting children aged 0–5 years within nursery and reception settings
• Assisting with the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Supporting play-based, child-led, and adult-guided learning activities
• Helping to prepare engaging learning environments and resources
• Ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting

One-to-One & Additional Needs Support

• Providing individual support for children with additional needs (including SEND)
• Encouraging early communication, social interaction, and independence
• Supporting early literacy, numeracy, and personal development
• Working closely with teachers, room leaders, and SENCOs

Care, Wellbeing & Behaviour Support

• Supporting children’s emotional development, wellbeing, and self-regulation
• Promoting positive behaviour through consistent routines and clear expectations
• Assisting with personal care routines, where required, in line with setting policies
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and welfare

Flexibility & Adaptability

• Working across different EYFS environments (nurseries, preschool, reception)
• Adapting to different routines, environments, and team structures
• Being available for pre-booked work or same-day supply shifts
• Communicating effectively with setting staff and your Reed consultant

To Thrive in This Role, You Will:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred, but not essential for all roles)
• Be nurturing, patient, and passionate about early years education
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be reliable, professional, and punctual
• Have a good understanding of EYFS principles and safeguarding
• Have experience working within early years settings (preferred but not essential)
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

Benefits of Working Through Reed Education

• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Opportunities across a variety of EYFS settings
• Competitive daily pay with weekly payroll
• A dedicated Reed consultant with experience as a qualified teacher
• Access to CPD and training, including Safeguarding, EYFS, and Behaviour Support
• Opportunities for longer‑term and permanent placements