Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

• Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

• Location: Dagenham - Accessible by car and local public transport

• Pay: (Apply online only) per day minimum (PAYE)

• Start Date: Monday 3rd November

• Working Hours: Full-time, term time only (8:30 - 3:30)

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary school in Dagenham , set within a friendly local community with excellent facilities and spacious outdoor areas. The school is currently seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to support children in the EYFS on a full-time basis for the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced nursery practitioners looking to transition into a school setting, where hours are structured, and you benefit from term-time only working.

You'll be joining a warm and supportive team that values play-based learning, creativity, and early development. The school takes pride in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages children to grow in confidence, communication, and curiosity.

If you have experience working in Early Years or nursery settings-particularly supporting children with communication and language development, early literacy and numeracy, or social and emotional needs-this could be the ideal next step in your career. Training in phonics, PECS or Makaton is desirable but not essential.

Requirements for an Early Years Practitioner

• Experience supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ideally in a nursery or primary school setting

• CACHE Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and ability to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities

• Desirable: Training or experience with phonics, PECS or Makaton

• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for supporting children's early development

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow direction from class teachers and the EYFS lead

Compliance Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

• A full CV covering your employment history with any gaps explained

• Proof of right to work in the UK

• Two professional references covering the last two years

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultants with strong relationships across East London schools

• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through our partnership with The National College

• 100 refer-a-friend bonus

• Weekly pay through PAYE

Interested in making a difference?

Please contact Zoe Mobbs at Tradewind Recruitment today to arrange an informal chat:

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