EYFS Practitioner

EYFS Early Years Practitioner – Primary School in Helston
Start Date: 1st February 2026
Contract Type: Ongoing supply (via Teaching Personnel)
Pay: £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Working Pattern: Flexible – full-time and part-time opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Helston to recruit an enthusiastic EYFS Early Years Practitioner. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children in the earliest stages of their education within a nurturing and engaging environment.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification is highly desirable, and the school is keen to welcome practitioners who are confident supporting learning through play and early development frameworks.

About the Role:

• Supporting children within EYFS (Nursery and Reception)

• Delivering age-appropriate activities aligned with the EYFS framework

• Supporting children’s social, emotional and developmental needs

• Working closely with class teachers and EYFS staff

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

• Observing and contributing to children’s progress and development

What We’re Looking For:

✔ Level 3 Early Years qualification (highly desirable)
✔ Experience working within EYFS settings
✔ A warm, patient and child-centred approach
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Flexible availability to support school needs
✔ A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

✨ Ongoing supply work starting February 2026
✨ Flexible hours to suit your availability
✨ Weekly pay through our secure online system
✨ A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
✨ Access to free CPD and EYFS-focused training
✨ A subsidised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification pathway (where applicable)
✨ Opportunities for long-term or permanent placements in local schools

If you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner—or newly qualified and eager to develop your skills—this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly Helston primary school.

To apply or find out more, please contact Sophia on 01872 250123 or email sophia.ede@teachingpersonnel.com

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

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.