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
Are you passionate about creating a nurturing environment where young children can learn, grow, and flourish?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to join fabulous schools in Sheffield. This rewarding role is ideal for caring professionals who are committed to supporting children's development through engaging activities, positive relationships, and high-quality early years education.
The Early Years Practitioner provides engaging learning experiences, supports children's individual development, and helps maintain a safe, stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential.
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Deliver creative learning opportunities that support children's cognitive, physical, and emotional development
- Encourage children's curiosity through structured play, storytelling, and hands-on activities
- Observe, assess, and record developmental milestones to support future planning
- Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence through daily interactions
- Prepare and maintain an organised, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment
- Build effective partnerships with colleagues, parents, and carers to support each child's progress
Early Years Practitioner Requirements:
- Experience working within an Early Years, nursery, preschool, or school setting
- Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Work in rewarding roles with competitive weekly remuneration
- Access flexible opportunities across a range of Early Years settings
- Develop your skills through varied educational placements
- Receive ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
- Build a rewarding career while helping children achieve their early developmental milestones
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.