EYFS Practitioner - Old Swan
Job description
EYFS Practitioner
Location: Old Swan (L13)
Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Flexible (Day to Day Supply)
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)
A friendly and well-regarded nursery in Old Swan is looking for a passionate and nurturing Early Years Practitioner to join their team this October. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to play a key role in their early development.
You’ll be supporting children aged 0–5 in a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and essential early skills.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities that support learning and development.
- Encouraging children’s emotional and social growth through positive interactions.
- Observing and recording progress, contributing to learning journals and assessments.
- Creating a warm and inclusive environment where every child feels valued.
- Collaborating with colleagues and families to provide consistent support.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with young children in early years settings (nurseries, childcare, or similar).
- A kind, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children.
- A good understanding of EYFS principles and child development.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- A relevant childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3 preferred but not essential).
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies.
- Access to ongoing training and CPD, including EYFS and safeguarding courses.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
- Opportunities for long-term roles and career progression.
- Support with DBS checks and compliance.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and join a supportive nursery team in Old Swan, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact the Teaching Personnel team today to apply or find out more.
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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