Graduate Early Years Practitioner
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
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| Salary: | £500 to £530 a week |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WA10 1AB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Graduate Early Years Practitioner
Have you recently graduated and are excited by the opportunity to play a part in shaping young children's first experiences of education?
Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to build practical experience within an Early Years setting before taking the next step towards teacher training?
Do you love the idea of working in an environment where play, imagination and curiosity help lay the foundations for lifelong learning?
If you're an enthusiastic, caring and proactive graduate who wants to make a meaningful contribution to children's development, this Graduate Early Years Practitioner opportunity could be the perfect starting point for your career!
Graduate Early Years Practitioner
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Full-time position, term-time only
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November 2026 start, initially continuing until the end of the academic year
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Earn up to £530 per week
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Offer personalised 1:1 support to children with additional needs alongside wider classroom assistance
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Work in partnership with experienced teachers to deliver creative, play-led Early Years learning activities
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Make use of exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments created to encourage exploration and discovery
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Opportunities to explore future career progression from September 2027
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Based in St Helens, with access to the surrounding local areas
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Interviews taking place as soon as possible for suitable applicants
Based in
St Helens, this welcoming primary school is dedicated to giving its youngest pupils a positive and enriching introduction to education. Its supportive team places great importance on creating an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop their communication, confidence and social skills alongside their early academic abilities. With creativity, collaboration and high-quality early learning at the centre of its approach, the school offers an excellent environment in which both children and aspiring education professionals can flourish.
As a Graduate Early Years Practitioner, you'll play an active role in supporting children as they begin their educational journey. Working closely with the class teacher and wider staff team, you'll help create engaging learning experiences, encourage children to participate in activities, observe their development and provide dedicated 1:1 assistance to a pupil with additional needs. You'll be an important part of helping young learners feel secure, included and ready to explore the world around them.
This position will allow you to build a deeper understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, strengthen your practical skills and gain first-hand experience of how young children learn and develop. It's an excellent opportunity to put your degree into practice while preparing for potential teacher training or another career within the education sector.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're enthusiastic about helping young children discover their abilities, develop independence and build confidence during their earliest years of education, we'd love to hear from you!
Send your CV to Tom at KPI Education today to be considered for this
Graduate Early Years Practitioner position in St Helens and take the first step towards an exciting career in education.
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