Flexible Nursery Practitioner - EYFS Support

Step Teachers; Dereham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PAYE weekly pay

Exclusive perks – discounts

Well-being support

Job summary

Step Teachers is recruiting for Nursery Practitioners to support early years settings in and around Dereham. These flexible opportunities suit practitioners who want variety and to make a positive impact across nurseries.

You will assist with planning, care and wellbeing of children aged 0–5, ensuring safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children can learn through play and exploration. Experience in nursery settings and a solid EYFS understanding are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or early years setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Caring, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Adaptable across different settings and routines
• Professional, reliable and enthusiastic
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
• Assist with care, supervision and well-being of children aged 0–5
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical and early learning development
• Contribute to observations and learning records
• Support personal care routines when appropriate
• Work collaboratively with early years practitioners and nursery staff
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote welfare of children

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nursery experience

Caring, patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Step Teachers is recruiting for Nursery Practitioners to support early years settings in and around Dereham. These flexible opportunities suit practitioners who want variety and to make a positive impact across nurseries.

You will assist with planning, care and wellbeing of children aged 0–5, ensuring safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where children can learn through play and exploration. Experience in nursery settings and a solid EYFS understanding are preferred.