Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Step Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted shopping deals

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a nurturing role in Greater London. The position involves delivering early years activities, maintaining a safe classroom, and fostering positive child development. Qualification at Level 3 in Early Years is essential, along with strong experience and effective communication skills. Candidates should be able to work varied shifts, and enjoy benefits such as weekly PAYE payments and access to exclusive offers. Join our committed team in providing high-quality early years education.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong early years experience.
• Candidates must be warm, patient, and nurturing with children.
• Ability to work required morning and afternoon shifts is essential.
• Confident supporting early reading, phonics, and play-based learning.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support early years activities that promote learning through play.
• Assist with daily routines like settling and transitions.
• Maintain a nurturing and safe classroom environment.
• Maintain a nurturing, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assist with observations, assessments, and written notes on child progress.
• Help with daily routines such as settling, transitions, toileting, and meals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent early years practice.
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child well-being.

Skills

Early years experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Support for early reading and phonics

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Full-time, long‑term temporary and ongoing role starting March 2026, 8am/10am start to 4pm/6pm finish

This early years setting provides a warm, nurturing, and well‑organised learning environment where children benefit from caring adults, predictable routines, and engaging developmental activities. Staff work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore. Pupils respond positively to purposeful experiences that encourage communication, independence, and steady early learning progress.

Duties as Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Deliver and support early years activities that promote learning through play
• Contribute to planning and preparation of age‑appropriate learning experiences
• Support early literacy, numeracy, communication, and physical development
• Maintain a nurturing, safe, and stimulating classroom environment
• Assist with observations, assessments, and written notes on child progress
• Help with daily routines such as settling, transitions, toileting, and meals
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistent early years practice
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child well‑being

Ideal Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential
• Strong early years experience is required
• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach to young children
• Confident supporting early reading, phonics, and play‑based learning
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Able to work the required 8am/10am start and 4pm/6pm finish pattern
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high‑quality early years provision
• Dedicated to safeguarding and supporting positive child development

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.

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 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.