Early Years Practitioner

Now Hiring: Early years Practitioners Across Birmingham – Immediate Start Available
Join a Caring and Committed Team Shaping the Future of Early Years Education

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to work in a range of nursery settings across the Birmingham district. This is an exciting opportunity for nurturing individuals who are passionate about supporting the development of young children during their most formative years.

If you're committed to encouraging early learning, fostering independence, and creating a warm, supportive environment for young minds to flourish, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Nurseries across Birmingham are looking to appoint dedicated professionals who can bring positivity, energy, and expertise to their early years teams. You’ll be supporting children aged 0-5, helping to facilitate both play-based and structured learning while meeting their emotional and physical care needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering age-appropriate learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Observing and assessing children's development, reporting key progress to senior staff and parents
• Assisting with personal care routines, including feeding, toileting, and hygiene
• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children
• Working collaboratively with a team of early years professionals to support each child’s development and wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in Early Years Education or as a Teaching Assistant (L2 Early Years Practitioner minimum required)
• Have experience as a Room Leader or in a similar leadership role (preferred but not essential)
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for child development and early learning
• Be comfortable with the personal care aspects of working with young children
• Act as a positive role model, promoting social skills, kindness, and independence
• Possess excellent teamwork and communication skills and be able to build strong relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Be proactive, patient, and emotionally resilient when working with young children

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• We offer both long-term and short-term placements, ranging from a single term to a full academic year
• The role will begin on a trial basis, with the opportunity to move into a long-term position
• You will receive full safeguarding training and access to ongoing CPD opportunities
• A dedicated recruitment consultant will support your journey every step of the way

Nurseries particularly value consistency and familiarity in their staffing to help build trust and comfort for young learners. Therefore, this position is best suited to individuals seeking long-term stability in a nurturing environment.

Additional Notes:

• While prior experience working in a nursery or early years setting is highly desirable, it is not essential if you have the right qualifications and passion for working with children
• All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and must be eligible to work in the UK

If you're ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a genuine impact on children's lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
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