Early Years Practitioner - September 2026 Start

Early Years Practitioner – September 2026 Start

Location: Accrington 
Full-Time

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive primary school in the Accrington area, who are seeking to appoint a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their Early Years setting from September 2026. This role is to support a brand-new intake of pupils, making it a fantastic opportunity to help shape children’s first experiences of education.

The Role

Supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Assisting with the delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities
Supporting the class teacher with observations, assessments and progress tracking
Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
Encouraging social, emotional and communication development
Working collaboratively with staff to support the needs of all pupils

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience working within an EYFS setting (school or nursery)
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
A proactive, nurturing, and positive approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting early childhood development

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer You:

Competitive daily pay rates
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Access to our employee wellbeing programme

Additional Information

Start Date: September 2026
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role
All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via Teaching Personnel or contact our Lancashire Primary Team for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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