Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you enjoy creating positive early learning experiences that help children flourish from the very beginning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for vibrant schools in Sheffield. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about supporting young children's learning and development through engaging activities, nurturing care, and purposeful play. You will help lay the foundations for lifelong learning while creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.
The EYP will support children's educational, social, and emotional development by delivering high-quality early years provision and working collaboratively with teachers and families to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of engaging play-based learning activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Foster children's communication, social, emotional, and physical development through everyday interactions
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where children feel valued
- Observe, monitor, and record children's progress to support their ongoing development
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence through consistent guidance
- Build effective relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each child's learning journey
Early Years Practitioner Requirements:
- Experience working with young children in an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or school setting
- Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality early years education and care
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Receive rewarding weekly pay that reflects your expertise
- Work in welcoming early years settings with supportive staff teams
- Access flexible and long-term opportunities to suit your career goals
- Receive ongoing support from experienced education recruitment consultants
- Play an important role in shaping children's early learning and development
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 throughout the South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the Early Years Practitioner role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.