Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – Primary School
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to providing high-quality early years education and helping young children thrive during the most important stages of their development.

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging EYFS learning activities.
• Foster children's social, emotional, and educational development.
• Observe, assess, and record children's progress in line with EYFS requirements.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote a safe learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals where required.
• Support children with varying learning needs to ensure inclusive participation.

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience working within an EYFS setting.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities to work within a range of excellent schools across Reading and the surrounding areas.
• Potential for long-term and permanent placements.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a positive impact on children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in accordance with safeguarding requirements.

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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.
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