Position: Early Years Practitioner

Location: Hackney

Start Date: September 2024 

Type: Full-time

Step Teachers are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner in Hackney. You will be required to work term-time only, typical school hours in a mainstream primary school with the EYFS team.

The perfect candidate will demonstrate a dedication to early childhood development, possess exceptional communication abilities, and exude warmth. In the role of Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in establishing a secure and engaging atmosphere for the educational and emotional growth of young children.

Early Years Practitioner – Role:

• Planning and implementing age-appropriate activities that promote the physical, emotional, and cognitive development of children.
• Observations and assessments of each child's development, providing regular updates to parents and colleagues.
• Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all students in the class.
• Keep accurate records of children's progress and activities.
• Willingness to comply with the schools’ policies and implement them effectively.

 Early Years Practitioner – Requirements:

• Hold a Level 3 early years qualification (non-negotiable).
• Recent Nursery experience in a mainstream school or private nursery.
• Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Have an adaptable approach to learning
• An empathetic and compassionate nature
• SEND experience is desirable

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, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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