Job Description - EYFS Practitioners

EYFS STAFF NEEDED

Flexible Supply Opportunities

Are you an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in local primary schools?

We are recruiting experienced EYFS practitioners to work across Nursery and Reception classes in welcoming primary schools throughout Barnet. These supply opportunities offer flexibility while allowing you to make a real difference in the early stages of children's education.

Working Hours

Flexible shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

The Role

As an EYFS practitioner, you will support young children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment. You will work closely with teachers and nursery staff to promote children's learning, development and wellbeing in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Key Responsibilities

Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

Support the planning and delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities.

Help implement the daily routine within the Nursery or Reception setting.

Act as a Key Person for up to four children, maintaining accurate learning records and ensuring their individual needs are met.

Observe, assess and record children's progress while maintaining confidentiality.

Ensure children are safe, happy and supported throughout the day.

Attend staff meetings where required.

Follow safeguarding procedures, nursery policies and EYFS standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience working in an Early Years or Nursery setting.

Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to supporting young children.

Ability to adapt quickly to different school and nursery environments.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

Flexible supply work to fit around your availability.

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Opportunities to work in a variety of friendly primary schools across Barnet.

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you're passionate about giving children the best start in their education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team of dedicated Early Years professionals.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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