Early Years Educator
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.17 to £14.25 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | WF1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner who enjoys working with young children?
Do you have at least six months’ experience working with children in a childcare setting?
Are you passionate about helping young children learn new skills and develop through play?
TeacherActive is thrilled to be working with a private day nursery based in Wakefield. The nursery provides exceptional care and a range of stimulating learning opportunities, supporting children to develop key cognitive and motor skills through the EYFS curriculum.
The nursery is looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis, supporting children aged 6 months to 4 years. The successful Early Years Practitioner will be eager to develop their Early Years knowledge, undertake relevant training and take a caring, flexible approach to supporting how children learn.
The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:
• A minimum of six months’ experience working within the childcare sector
• Knowledge or an understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• A willingness to undertake training in areas such as Safeguarding and the EYFS curriculum
• An eagerness to learn new skills and develop knowledge of the Early Years sector
• A caring and positive approach to working with young children
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to supporting children’s learning and development
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
If you are interested in this Early Years Practitioner position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this great opportunity.
EMAIL:
Georgia.Foster@teacheractive.com
CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
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