Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
Do you bring energy, passion and leadership to your work with young children?

A welcoming primary school in the Tameside area is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Early Years Practitioner to join their 2-year-old room. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a key role in supporting children's development within the Early Years Foundation Stage. The position is initially temporary, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Location: Tameside SK14

Job Type: Part-time, 12.15pm-18.15pm Monday- Friday (Annual Leave with a 2-week Christmas closure)

Salary: £14.15- £15.30 per hour

Start date: November 2025 (As soon as possible)

Contract type: Temp to perm

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Support the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for 2-year-old children.
• Confidently lead key aspects of the EYFS Framework, promoting best practice.
• Foster children's learning and development through continuous provision and play-based experiences.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow support staff to maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.
• Track children's progress and maintain accurate, up-to-date learning records.

Key Characteristics:

• Experience working with children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Holds a relevant qualification in line with current EYFS Framework guidance.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and principles of child development.
• Proactive, patient, and nurturing approach, with excellent communication skills.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Possesses a valid DBS registered on the Update Service, or willing to obtain one.
• Paediatric First Aid trained (desirable but not essential).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Be part of a warm, supportive and dynamic school community.
• Make a meaningful impact on the development of young children.
• Access ongoing training and professional growth opportunities.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Receive dedicated support from your personal recruitment consultant.

If you're enthusiastic about early years education and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your up-to-date CV today, and a dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly to guide you through the next stage of the process.

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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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