Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Step Teachers; The Village; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in England seeks an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for a temporary role with potential for permanence. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, ensuring children's individual needs are met through engaging activities. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. Weekly pay through PAYE, along with access to exclusive deals and well-being services.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Patience

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting. This is a long-term temporary role starting as soon as possible, with the potential to become permanent.

Join a warm, family-focused early years setting where children are at the heart of everything. Staff create inspiring learning experiences, build strong community connections, and support children to grow in confidence, independence, and self-control. With a rich curriculum and meaningful outings, every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Duties as an Early Years Practitioner:

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each child’s development.
• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the setting.

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (essential).
• Proven experience working within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as an Early Years Practitioner.
• A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

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, and Devon. 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.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. 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.

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