We are seeking a committed and skilled Early Years Practitioner to join a team on a long-term temporary, ongoing basis starting in October 2025.

Join a school where pupils are enthusiastic learners, supported by a safe and inclusive environment that encourages kindness, responsibility, and resilience. Staff foster strong relationships, deliver a broad and engaging curriculum, and provide enriching opportunities—from sports and trips to leadership roles and community involvement—that help pupils grow academically and personally.

Duties as an Early Years Practitioner:

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Provide high-quality care and supervision, promoting children’s safety and well-being at all times.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to support children’s learning journeys.

• Carry out observations and contribute to assessments where appropriate.

• Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety standards consistently.

 Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years.

• Alternatively, significant nursery experience combined with a Teaching Assistant qualification.

• Paediatric First Aid training (essential).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to supporting young learners.

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. 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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