Early Years Practitioner

Academics are currently looking for dedicated and qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our team. You will work across our partnership nurseries and mainstream primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas.

This flexible and temporary role is ideal for Early Years Practitioners who are seeking varied experience in a variety of schools, a work-life balance, or those returning to the workforce on a full or part time basis.

Responsibilities of a Early Years Practitioner:

• Work alongside teachers and fellow practitioners to deliver engaing EYFS appropriate lessons and activities.
• Provide high standards of care, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Supporting children's early literacy, numeracy, communication, and personal development.
• To encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction.
• To be familiar and confident in delivering of the EYFS curriculum.

For this role, applicants who apply must have:

• A minimum Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or equivalent).
• A good level of literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or Grade C and above/Functional Skills Level 2 in the minimum required).
• Previous experience working with young children in a nursery or primary schoo...