Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting as soon as possible
This setting provides a warm, nurturing, and well‑organised early years environment where children benefit from supportive adults, predictable routines, and engaging developmental opportunities. Staff work collaboratively to uphold strong expectations, helping children feel safe, confident, and eager to explore. Pupils respond positively to high‑quality early years provision that promotes communication, independence, and steady progress across all areas of learning.Duties as Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Support and deliver high‑quality early years activities in line with EYFS requirements
• Provide care and learning opportunities for children aged 2–4
• Contribute to planning and preparation of engaging, age‑appropriate activities
• Support early communication, literacy, numeracy, and play‑based learning
• Assist with child observations, assessments, and progress notes
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment throughout the day
• Support daily routines including settling, hygiene, meals, and transitions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistent early years practice
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child well‑being

Ideal Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential
• Early years experience is important and highly beneficial
• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach to supporting young children
• Confident supporting communication, play‑based learning, and early development
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to high‑quality early years provision
• Able to work full early‑years hours as required
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting child welfare

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!