Job description
Step into Early Years Education and Make a Difference – Become an Early Years Practitioner in Sheffield!
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about supporting young children during their crucial early development stages?
GSL Education are seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals to join a welcoming early year setting in Sheffield as an Early Years Practitioner (EYP). Whether you’re beginning your career in childcare or looking to build on your experience, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact young learners.
Your Role as an Early Years Practitioner:
- Support children’s learning and development through engaging and age-appropriate activities.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
- Assist with planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
- Monitor and record children’s progress, supporting their individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers.
What You’ll Need:
- Experience working with young children (nursery, preschool, childcare, or similar settings).
- A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting early development.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A relevant childcare qualification (Level 2/3 or above) is desirable but not essential.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Interested in becoming an Early Years Practitioner in Sheffield? Click ‘Apply Now’ to send your updated CV or contact Joe Ganley directly at joe.ganley@gsleducation.com for further information.