We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Early Years Practitioner to join a school on a permanent basis starting in November 2025.

Children are warmly welcomed into a nurturing environment where they explore engaging activities and build strong relationships with staff. Independence is encouraged through well-established routines, and a broad, stimulating curriculum supports their development. Staff are caring and attentive, helping children feel safe, included, and excited to learn.

Duties as an Early Years Practitioner:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development through play and interaction
• Observe and record children’s progress to inform planning and assessment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure the best outcomes for each child
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment
• Follow all safeguarding and health and safety procedures

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in an early years or nursery setting
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills are required as an Early Years Practitioner.

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.  

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.   

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 weekly pay is processed 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.  

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!