Job description
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing Early Years Practitioner who loves helping young children learn, grow, and develop? GSL Education Hull Branch are currently recruiting a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work in an educational setting in Scarborough.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can create a warm and engaging environment where young children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting children’s early development, communication, confidence, and independence.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support children’s learning and development through engaging, age-appropriate activities and play-based experiences.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
- Provide attentive support to children’s individual developmental, emotional, social, and communication needs.
- Encourage positive relationships, confidence, independence, and early social skills.
- Observe children’s development and provide relevant feedback to teachers and other members of the early years team.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow safeguarding, health, safety, and wellbeing procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous experience working with young children in an Early Years, nursery, school, childcare, or similar setting.
- A relevant Early Years qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner/Childcare is desirable.
- A warm, patient, and nurturing approach with the ability to build positive relationships with young children.
- Good understanding of children’s early development and the importance of play-based learning.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a professional and reliable approach.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Work with GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience and role requirements.
- Flexible opportunities, including short-term and long-term placements.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to relevant training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.
- A supportive recruitment team committed to helping you find the right role.
If you are passionate about Early Years education and want to help young children build a strong foundation for their future learning, apply today and join GSL Education in Scarborough.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.