Job description
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Do you enjoy helping young children learn, explore and develop through fun and engaging early years activities?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently recruiting a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to work in a welcoming school in Doncaster. This role would suit someone who is passionate about early childhood development and can create a safe, stimulating environment where children feel supported and encouraged.
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in children's early development, helping them build confidence, develop social skills and explore new learning opportunities through play-based activities.
Responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner:
- Support children's learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
- Help plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences.
- Encourage children's communication, social skills and independence.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.
- Observe children's progress and share relevant updates with staff and parents.
- Support children's personal care and daily routines where required.
- Work collaboratively with other practitioners to meet individual needs.
Requirements for the Early Years Practitioner role:
- Previous experience working in an early years or childcare setting is desirable.
- Understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.
- A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to create positive relationships with children.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to work in early years/nursery settings across Doncaster.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to develop your childcare experience.
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 across 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.