Early Years Practitioner

Location: Newport
Start Date: May / June 2026
Pay: £92.63 per day

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to work within a friendly and supportive primary school in Newport, starting in May or June 2026.

You will be based in the Early Years / Foundation Phase, supporting children's learning and development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the Early Years / Foundation Phase curriculum
Work alongside the class teacher and Early Years team
Encourage learning through play, both indoors and outdoors
Support children's social, emotional, and educational development
Observe and contribute to children's progress and assessments
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
Have experience working within an Early Years or primary school setting
Be caring, patient, and reliable
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Understand safeguarding and child protection procedures
Hold an enhanced DBS, or be willing to apply for one
What's on Offer

Competitive daily rate of £92.63
Supportive school environment
Opportunity to make a real impact in Early Years education
Potential for longer-term or ongoing opportunities
Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply today to be considered for this Early Years Practitioner role in a Newport primary school, starting May/June 2026.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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