Early Years Practitioner

Location: Kent
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Contract Type: Temporary with potential for permanent placement
Salary: £88 to £120 per day

About Us: Vision For Education is a well-established and trusted education recruitment agency committed to placing passionate, qualified, and dedicated professionals in schools across Kent. We are currently seeking Early Years Practitioners for various Primary Schools and Nurseries across Kent

Role Overview: As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in the development and care of children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their well-being, safety, and educational development. You will work closely with teachers and other staff members to create a positive and stimulating learning environment, supporting children’s early learning, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education to children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Support children’s physical, social, and emotional development through creative play, activities, and structured learning
• Assist in planning and implementing activities that meet the EYFS curriculum standards
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure each child’s development is supported and encouraged
• Monitor and record children’s progress, sharing key milestones with teachers and parents
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children, following safeguarding procedures and policies
• Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment for the children to learn and thrive

Qualifications and Experience:

• A CACHE level 3
• Previous experience working with children in an Early Years setting is essential
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative when needed

What we offer:

As a educator, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality Primary, Secondary and SEND Teaching and Support Staff.

What Vision for Education offer:

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and innovative Science teacher looking to inspire students, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Vision for Education via their online application portal or email Nolawi.ghebre@visionforeducation.co.uk

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