Early Years Practitioner

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 03/03/2026

Education / Training

City Slough

Province Slough

Postal Code SL1

3-4 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

• The Early Years Practitioner is responsible for providing high-quality education, care, and supervision for children in an early years setting. The role includes preparing and delivering early learning activities, supporting children’s developmental needs, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.

• Prepare and deliver early learning activities to support children’s development.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, discipline, equality, and inclusion.
• Work in partnership with local primary schools to support integrated care and smooth transitions between phases.
• Contribute to all aspects of the daily operation including curriculum delivery, educational programmes, and health and safety procedures.
• Implement operational plans, policies, and procedures in line with OFSTED.

We are seeking Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to cover the following shifts across our settings:

• Monday: 09:00–15:15 (Level 2 or
  3), 09:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Tuesday: 09:00–15:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–18:00 (Level
  3)
• Wednesday: 09:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 09:00–15:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Thursday: 09:00–15:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3), 11:00–16:15 (Level
  3)
• Friday: 09:00–18:00 (Level
  3), 09:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 11:00–14:00 (Level
  3)

• Monday: 08:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 09:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Tuesday: 09:00–14:00 (Level
  3), 08:00–16:15 (Level
  3)
• Wednesday: 08:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 09:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Thursday: 08:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 09:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Friday: 08:00–16:15 (Level
  3), 09:00–14:00 (Level
  3)
• Tuesday: 09:00–14:00 (Level 2 or
  3), 09:00–16:15 (Level
  3)
• Wednesday: 09:00–11:30 (Level 2 or
  3), 09:00–16:15 (Level 2 or
  3)
• Thursday: 09:00–16:15 (Level
  3)

• Monday: 11:00–14:00 (Level
  3)
• Thursday: 11:00–14:00 (Level
  3)
• Friday: 09:00–15:15 (Level
  3)

• Monday: 09:00–12:45 (Level
  3)
• Tuesday: 09:00–12:45 (Level
  3)
• Thursday: 09:00–12:45 (Level
  3)
• Friday: 09:00–12:45 (Level
  3), 08:00–15:15 (Level
  3)

• Experience working with children in early years.
• Knowledge of early education principles, practices, and early years legislation, including safeguarding.
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities.

• Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and willingness to undertake further training.

• Working hours:
  
  35 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Please note we work on bi-weekly payment.

The role closes on 9th March 2026, apply ASAP.