Early Years Practitioner

Posting date:	20 March 2026
Salary:	£12.83 to £15 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 April 2026
Location:	Forest Gate, London, E7 8AL
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP229178CT3103-A494699-20032026

Summary

Early Years Practitioner – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting ASAP with flexible shift patterns

This early years setting provides a warm, nurturing and well‑structured learning environment where young children benefit from caring adults, predictable routines and engaging daily activities. Staff work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, helping children feel safe, confident and eager to explore. Pupils respond positively to purposeful early years provision that supports communication, independence and steady developmental progress.

Duties as Early Years Practitioner:

• Work full time across flexible shift patterns as required by the setting
• Support learning and care for children in early years provision
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, play‑based learning opportunities
• Assist with planning and preparation of age‑appropriate activities
• Support early literacy, numeracy, communication and social development
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Help with observations, assessments and progress notes
• Assist with daily routines including settling, hygiene, transitions and meal support
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent EYFS practice
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child welfare

Ideal Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential
• Confident supporting early childhood development in a nursery or school EYFS setting
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work flexibly across different shift patterns
• Reliable, proactive and committed to high‑quality early years practice
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child well‑being

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