Early Years Practitioners

Step Teachers are looking for Early Years Practitioners to join our pool of daily supply staff for nurseries and early years settings in and around Tavistock, starting as soon as possible.

This is a great opportunity for experienced and qualified practitioners seeking flexible day-to-day work in supportive and welcoming early years environments.

Duties as Early Years Practitioners:

• Support children’s learning and development through play-based activities

• Maintain a safe, caring, and engaging environment

• Follow daily routines and support with meal, toileting, and transition times

• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure high standards of care and education

Ideal Early Years Practitioners:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (preferred)

• Experience working with young children

• A caring, flexible, and reliable approach 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!