Jump to main content
Search
shortlist register contact us menu

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

  1. Early Years
  2. Reading
Date posted : 04/08/26
  1. Flexible Working
£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Job description

Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

Schools & Nurseries Across Reading

£14.83+ Per Hour | Flexible Working Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

Do you have a passion for supporting young children during the most important years of their development?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to work across a range of schools and nurseries throughout Reading and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of day-to-day assignments, a long-term placement, or the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of Early Years settings, Teaching Personnel can help you take the next step in your career.

The Role

As a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, you will support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children within nurseries, preschools, and school-based Early Years settings. You'll help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn through play, build confidence, and develop essential social skills.

You may be placed in:

  • Private nurseries
  • School nurseries
  • Preschool settings
  • Reception classes
  • Children's centres

Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay starting from £14.83 per hour
  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements
  • Work across a variety of schools and nurseries in Reading
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
  • Opportunities to secure permanent positions

Requirements

  • A recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification
  • Experience working with children within an Early Years setting
  • A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A willingness to adapt to different environments
  • A genuine passion for supporting children's development and learning

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools and nurseries nationwide. We pride ourselves on matching talented Early Years professionals with rewarding opportunities that fit their skills, experience, and career goals.

If you're ready to inspire young learners, develop your experience, and enjoy a flexible role that works around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join Teaching Personnel as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner and start earning from £14.83 per hour while making a positive impact in schools and nurseries across Reading.

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.

List #1

Related posts

Teaching Assistant
Practical Behaviour Management Tips for Teaching Assistants

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD07YY

Summary

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff

Teaser

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour effectively. As a TA, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and conducive learning environment.

Read more
Supply teachers having a chat
Why schools should book cover for September now

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD04YY

Summary

Teacher recruitment is a critical aspect of any school's success. Finding the right teachers and support staff to lead and inspire the next generation of students is no easy task, and it is one th

Teaser

It’s important for schools to book teacher and support staffing cover for September as early as possible to ensure access to a high-quality, flexible workforce.

Read more

by

Scott Owen

by

Scott Owen

Increase your teaching talent with the Future Teachers Programme

Teaser

Partnerships

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD02YY

Summary

The current teacher shortage is set to be one of the main challenges for the UK in 2023. The number of graduates entering the profession is decreasing, while the number of teachers leaving has in

Teaser

Grow your own teachers and secure your supply of ECTs with Teaching Personnel's Future Teacher Programme

Read more

by

Scott Owen

by

Scott Owen

How do I know I want to be a teacher?

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD02YY

Summary

Teaching can be an enriching and fulfilling profession. If you want to make a difference in someone's life, there is no better job than to teach. Like doctors, nurses and vets, teaching is more than

Teaser

if you want to find out if a Teaching Career is for you, the Future Teacher Programme is for you.

Read more

by

Scott Owen

by

Scott Owen

How to write an eye-catching teaching assistant CV
How To Write an Eye-Catching Teaching Assistant CV

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti

Teaser

If you're a teaching assistant looking for a job, follow these 5 steps for a CV that wows employers and gets you interviews.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

How to support teacher wellbeing
How leaders can support their teachers’ wellbeing post-pandemic

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD01YY

Summary

Teaching is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling vocations, but the huge responsibilities it entails can take their toll on teachers’ mental wellbeing. Teacher wellbeing can often be over

Teaser

We understand the importance of mental wellbeing, so we’ve provided these top tips that leaders can use to support their staff in such turbulent times.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide
How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD12YY

Summary

There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in

Teaser

Our comprehensive lowdown has everything you need to know about becoming a teaching assistant without any previous qualifications or experience

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

How To Prepare For Your PGCE Effectively and Hit the Ground Running

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD09YY

Summary

So you’ve secured a place on a PGCE course, sorted your professional skills tests and feel ready to delve into the world of teaching. Firstly, congratulate yourself for your achievement; you’re no

Teaser

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

How Long Does a DBS Check Last? Your Clearance Questions Answered

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD09YY

Summary

Before you start your dream teaching role, your school will require you to go through a range of security checks to ensure that they are hiring an eligible candidate. Whether you’re a per

Teaser

All your questions answered about the DBS Check and how long it lasts for.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

6th form students results
5 creative ways for maths teachers to make geometry fun

Teaser

Tips & Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD05YY

Summary

There are many benefits of learning maths. It builds problem-solving skills, gives pupils a better understanding of the world, and gives them the foundations they need to understand finances. So how

Teaser

There are many benefits of learning maths. It builds problem-solving skills, gives pupils a better understanding of the world, and gives them the foundations they need to understand finances.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

company logo
Search