Early Years Practitioner

Job Title:

Early Years Practitioner

Location:

Reading, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible)
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join the Teaching Personnel team in the Reading area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children’s development in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and education for children in the early years setting

Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children

Observe, assess, and record children’s progress in line with EYFS guidelines

Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development

Requirements

Experience working with young children in a nursery, preschool, or early years setting (preferred)

A relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years) is desirable but not essential

A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is advantageous

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for working with young children

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or call the office on (phone number removed)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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