We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a nurturing Nursery. You will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and education to children. Working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers, you will help create a positive and engaging atmosphere for young learners. This role begins September 2025.

Duties as an Early Years Practitioner:

• Provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for children.

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Support children's learning and development through play.

• Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records.

• Promote positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Ensure health, hygiene, and safety standards are met.

• Assist with mealtimes, nappy changing, and toileting as required.

• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (or equivalent).

• Experience working with children in a nursery or early years setting.

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.

• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as an Early Years Practitioner.

• A valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

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, 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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