Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner
Bedford
Start: After May Half Term 2026
Full Time
Until Summer Break (July 2026)
High likelihood of continuing into September 2026

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bedford is looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join their team after May half term. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-supported Early Years setting with the potential to continue into the new academic year for the right candidate.

The school is part of a respected multi-academy trust, offering strong collaboration between schools, shared resources, and excellent support for staff development.

Your Responsibilities:
• Support children across the Early Years setting through play-based learning
• Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality provision
• Encourage independence, communication, and positive behaviour

Essential Job Requirements:
• Experience working within an Early Years setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS principles
• Caring, patient, and proactive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Passion for supporting early childhood development

Why join Teaching Personnel:
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.