Early Years Practitioner

London/ contract / £100 - 115 per day

Early Years Practitioner – Primary School – South East London

Location: South East London
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are You a Passionate Early Years Practitioner Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

TeacherActive is proudly recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in South East London, looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their Early Years team!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children, understands the importance of early childhood development and is passionate about creating a fun, safe and engaging learning environment.

✏️ The Role

  • Support children's learning and development within an Early Years setting.

  • Plan and deliver fun, creative and engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.

  • Encourage children's independence, confidence and social skills.

  • Support pupils with a range of learning abilities and additional needs.

  • Work closely with class teachers and other practitioners to provide high-quality care and education.

  • Help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.

  • Observe and monitor children's progress and development.

✅ What We're Looking For

  • Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (desirable).

  • Previous experience working within an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting.

  • A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

  • A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • A genuine passion for helping young children learn, grow and thrive!

Why Work with TeacherActive?

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

  • Access to fantastic primary schools across London.

  • A friendly and straightforward recruitment process.

Interested? I'd Love to Hear from You!

If you're an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in a lovely South East London primary school, let's have a chat!

Contact Abbie Newton-Smith at TeacherActive today!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0207 858 6655

Apply today and help make a difference in children's early education!

TeacherActive is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.