Early Years Practitioners

Posting date:	12 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	11 February 2026
Location:	Romford, London, RM5 3QJ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP221741CT3103-A477910-12012026

Summary

Early Years Practitioner – Full-time and part-time supply roles available from ASAP These flexible opportunities are ideal for Early Years Practitioners who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different nursery and early years settings. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Practitioners to work across settings in Dagenham and the surrounding areas.Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Support children’s learning and development through play and structured activities
• Assist in planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents to support individual needs
• Observe and record children’s progress and contribute to planning

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
• Experience working in nursery or early years settings
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!