Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Full-time, temporary role from April 2026 until June 2026, working 8am/10am to 4pm/6pm
This early years setting provides a warm, nurturing, and well‑organised environment where children benefit from caring adults, consistent routines, and engaging learning experiences. Staff work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore. Pupils respond positively to purposeful early years provision that encourages communication, independence, and steady developmental progress.Duties as Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Support children across the early years age range with high‑quality play‑based and structured learning
• Contribute to planning and preparation of age‑appropriate activities based on EYFS requirements
• Encourage early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development
• Provide a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment throughout the day
• Help with observations, assessments, and progress notes for children
• Assist with daily routines including settling, toileting, transitions, and snack preparation
• Work collaboratively with early years colleagues to maintain consistent EYFS practice
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise child welfare

Ideal Level 3 Early Years Practitioner:

• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification is essential
• Early years experience strongly preferred
• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach with young children
• Confident supporting early communication, play‑based learning, and developmental needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to high‑quality early years provision
• Able to work the required 8am/10am start and 4pm/6pm finish pattern
• 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!