Qualified Early Years Practitioner — Newcastle, EYFS & SEND Support

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate (£90-£120)

Dedicated consultant support

Training & professional development

Opportunities across Newcastle area

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

GSL Education Newcastle seeks a dedicated Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the Early Years team in Newcastle upon Tyne from September 2026. You will support the EYFS, plan and deliver play-based learning, and foster communication, literacy and numeracy development in young children.

This role requires an Early Years qualification, recent experience in nursery or school settings, and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Qualifications

• A recognised Early Years / Childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3).
• Experience in Early Years, nursery or school environment.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Fully checkable employment and reference history.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning activities.
• Support children’s communication, language, literacy and numeracy development.
• Promote children’s social and emotional development.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Observe children’s development and contribute to assessments and learning records.
• Support children with additional needs, including SEND, where required.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school policies at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Patient & nurturing

Behaviour management

Education

Early Years / Childcare qualification (Level 2 or Level 3)

Job description

GSL Education Newcastle seeks a dedicated Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join the Early Years team in Newcastle upon Tyne from September 2026. You will support the EYFS, plan and deliver play-based learning, and foster communication, literacy and numeracy development in young children.

This role requires an Early Years qualification, recent experience in nursery or school settings, and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).