Job description
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you someone who can bring warmth, creativity and enthusiasm to a child's early learning experience?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner (EYP) to support a friendly early years setting in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young children develop essential skills while providing a nurturing environment that supports their individual needs.
You will contribute to children's daily learning experiences through play, interaction and structured activities. From encouraging early communication to supporting personal development, you will help children feel confident, included and ready to explore.
Your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner:
- Assist with delivering activities that support children's development.
- Encourage learning through creative play and exploration.
- Help children develop early language, communication and social skills.
- Support daily routines, including mealtimes and personal care where required.
- Monitor children's progress and communicate observations to colleagues.
- Maintain a safe and stimulating environment.
- Work with colleagues to provide consistent care and support.
Requirements for the Early Years Practitioner role:
- Experience in childcare, nursery or an early years environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
- A positive, caring and responsible attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you believe every child deserves a supportive and encouraging start, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are seeking someone who can bring patience, creativity and genuine enthusiasm to children's everyday learning experiences.
Why work with GSL Education?
- Access to early years opportunities across Sheffield.
- Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
- Competitive weekly rates and opportunities to gain further 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.