Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Doncaster
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 helping young children learn, explore, and build confidence during their early years?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking to appoint caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to work with vibrant schools and early years settings in Doncaster. We would like to hear from individuals who can create enjoyable learning experiences, support children’s development, and provide a safe and welcoming environment.
The EYP will have the facility to help young learners develop important social, communication, physical, and early learning skills through play and structured activities.
Early Years Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Support children with play-based and early learning activities
- Encourage communication, sharing, creativity, and positive social skills
- Prepare simple activities and resources suited to different stages of development
- Observe children’s progress and share relevant information with teaching staff
- Help young learners develop independence with everyday routines
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised learning environment
Early Years Practitioner Requirements:
- Previous experience working with young children in an educational setting or similar
- Relevant Early Years or childcare qualification is advantageous
- Basic understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Caring, patient, and attentive approach to supporting children
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Enjoy strong daily rates while doing meaningful work
- Gain practical experience within early years education
- Support children during an important stage of their development
- Access flexible and longer-term placement opportunities
- Receive guidance from dedicated education recruitment consultants
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.