Early Years Practitioners

Posting date:	28 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	27 February 2026
Location:	Newham, London, E6 2RP
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP223622CT3103-A487656-28012026

Summary

Early Years Practitioner – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
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. You will be supporting children in Newham and the surrounding areas, helping them learn, grow, and thrive in high‑quality early years environments.Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Support the planning and delivery of play‑based and structured learning activities
• Assist with the supervision, care, and well‑being of children aged 0–5
• Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• Encourage positive social, emotional, and physical development
• Contribute to observations and learning records when required
• Support children with personal care needs where necessary
• Work collaboratively with staff and contribute to wider setting activities during longer‑term placements

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Previous experience working with children in an early years or nursery environment
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and early child development
• Ability to build positive and supportive relationships with young children
• Patience, creativity, and strong communication skills
• Adaptable across different early years settings and routines
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development

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!