Early Years Practitioner

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible work from September? Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education along with a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate? Are…

Pay rate £13 – £14.75/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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About this contract

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible work from September?

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education along with a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate?

Are you looking for part-time, full-time or day-to-day opportunities that fit around your lifestyle?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming private day nurseries across Leeds who are looking to recruit dedicated Early Years Practitioners. These settings provide nurturing, engaging environments where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop confidence and reach key developmental milestones within the EYFS framework.

The nurseries are looking to appoint flexible Early Years Practitioners for part-time, full-time and day-to-day assignments from September. The successful Early Years Practitioner will support children aged 0-5, deliver engaging EYFS activities, maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment and work closely with nursery teams to provide the highest standard of care and education.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

A valid Paediatric First Aid certificate

Experience working with children aged 0-5 within an EYFS setting

Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach

Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to different nursery settings

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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

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