Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could you provide the care, encouragement, and creativity that help young children thrive from day one?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking to appoint dedicated Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to work in schools across Sheffield. This opportunity is ideal for caring professionals who enjoy supporting children's early learning through play, exploration, and positive relationships. Working within an Early Years setting, you will help create an engaging environment where every child feels safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
The Early Years Practitioner nurtures children's development by delivering high-quality learning experiences, supporting daily routines, and promoting the social, emotional, and educational growth of every child.
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Deliver stimulating play-based activities that support all areas of children's development
- Encourage positive social interactions and help children develop communication skills
- Support children's personal care, wellbeing, and daily routines where appropriate
- Create engaging learning spaces that encourage curiosity and independent exploration
- Monitor developmental milestones and contribute to assessments and progress records
- Build positive partnerships with parents and carers to support children's ongoing development
Early Years Practitioner Requirements:
- Previous experience working in an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or school setting
- Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach to supporting young children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Weekly earnings between £460 and £600, based on your experience
- Opportunities across a variety of supportive Early Years settings
- Develop your skills through diverse educational placements
- Dedicated consultant offering guidance throughout your assignments
- Help shape children's earliest learning experiences and future success
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.