Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner - Retford Are you passionate about helping infants with their first educational experiences? Academics, an established Education Agency, is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated…

Pay rate £14.24 – £15/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 11 September 2026

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Early Years Practitioner - Retford

Are you passionate about helping infants with their first educational experiences?

Academics, an established Education Agency, is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work on a temporary basis within local nursery and early years settings across Retford.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will support children throughout their early development, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

This Early Years Practitioner position includes:

A supportive working environment
Guidance from experienced senior staff
Ongoing education and training opportunities
CPD access through Academics' exclusive training platform
Excellent rates of pay (dependent on experience and responsibilities, inclusive of holiday pay)
Opportunities within local settings across RetfordTo work as an Early Years Practitioner with Academics, you must hold one of the following (or equivalent):

Level 2 Diploma / CACHE Level 2 in Early Years
Foundation Degree or BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development
CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualificationYou must also:

Be able to commute across Retford
Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate
Provide references covering the last 24 months of employmentAcademics is an Education Agency with over 20 years' experience supporting professionals within education. We have exclusive relationships with nurseries and schools across Retford.

If you're a caring and committed Early Years Practitioner looking for a temporary role in Retford, apply today and take the next step in your education and training career with Academics.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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