EYFS Practitioner - Nursery & Reception Support

Aspire People; San Andrés; On-site; PEN 59,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking caring EYFS Practitioners to support children across nursery and Reception in Manchester and surrounding areas. You will work with teachers to support communication, social development, early learning and emotional wellbeing in a safe, stimulating environment.

The role emphasizes play-based learning, child-led exploration, safeguarding and teamwork. Flexible placements across nursery and Reception with opportunities for longer-term work are available.

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based school or early years setting experience within the last two years.
• Experience working with nursery or Reception-aged children.
• Understanding of learning through play and child-led exploration.
• Patient, nurturing and confident supporting young children's development.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, organised and proactive.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception.
• Help deliver engaging, age-appropriate and play-based activities.
• Encourage communication, language development and early literacy.
• Support early Maths skills through practical activities and exploration.
• Promote social interaction, sharing and positive relationships.
• Help children develop independence with routines and everyday tasks.
• Assist with observations and contribute to assessments of children's development.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Support children with additional needs to participate in activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, practitioners and other support staff.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and setting procedures.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

EYFS Practitioner - Nursery & Reception Support

Early Years Settings | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable EYFS Practitioners to support children across nursery and Reception settings in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is suited to someone who understands the importance of early childhood development and enjoys creating positive experiences that help young children learn through play, exploration and interaction.

You will work alongside teachers and early years staff to support children's communication, social development, early learning and emotional wellbeing in a safe and stimulating environment.

The Role:

• Supporting children across Nursery and Reception
• Helping deliver engaging, age-appropriate and play-based activities
• Encouraging communication, language development and early literacy
• Supporting early Maths skills through practical activities and exploration
• Promoting social interaction, sharing and positive relationships
• Helping children develop independence with routines and everyday tasks
• Supporting observations and contributing to assessments of children's development
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting children with additional needs to participate in activities
• Working collaboratively with teachers, practitioners and other support staff
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and setting procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school or early years setting experience within the last two years
• Has experience working with nursery or Reception-aged children
• Understands the importance of learning through play and child-led exploration
• Is patient, nurturing and confident supporting young children's development
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is reliable, organised and proactive
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification would be advantageous, depending on the responsibilities of the placement. Experience supporting children with speech and language needs or SEND would also be beneficial.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities across nursery, Reception and EYFS settings
• Flexible supply and longer-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to build experience in early childhood education

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.