Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Do you have a passion for helping young children develop, explore, and reach their early milestones?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are recruiting enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to work with vibrant schools in Doncaster. This opportunity is ideal for nurturing professionals who enjoy creating engaging learning experiences and supporting children's development during the most important stage of their education. Working alongside teachers and Early Years staff, you will help establish a positive and stimulating environment where every child can flourish.
The EYP encourages children's learning through play, supports their personal development, and helps create a safe, inclusive setting where curiosity and confidence can grow.
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Organise engaging play-based activities that promote learning across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
- Encourage children's creativity, curiosity, and communication through interactive experiences
- Support children's emotional wellbeing by building positive and trusting relationships
- Observe and record developmental progress to contribute to future learning plans
- Assist with daily routines, ensuring children's health, safety, and welfare are maintained
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents to provide consistent support for every child
Early Years Practitioner Requirements:
- Experience working within an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or primary school setting
- Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Enjoy excellent financial rewards alongside flexible teaching opportunities
- Opportunities in a variety of local Early Years settings
- Flexible placements to suit your availability and career goals
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
- Develop valuable experience while helping children build a strong foundation for learning
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.