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Early Years Practitioner New


Teaching Personnel

£15 - 18 per hour

Reading

Temporary | Full Time

04/08/2026

No

£15+ Per Hour | Flexible Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

Are you a caring, enthusiastic, and qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to work across a variety of welcoming schools and nurseries in Reading and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for flexible work to fit around your lifestyle or seeking a pathway into a long-term role, we have opportunities available to suit you.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting young children's development during the most important stages of their education. Working within nurseries and school-based Early Years settings, you will create engaging learning experiences, encourage social and emotional development, and help children thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

You may work in a range of settings including:

  • Private nurseries
  • School nurseries
  • Preschool settings
  • Reception classes
  • Children's centres
  • Competitive pay starting from £15 per hour
  • Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
  • Opportunities across a variety of schools and nurseries
  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
  • Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant
  • Potential routes into permanent employment
  • A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Previous experience working within Early Years settings
  • A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
  • A positive, proactive and nurturing approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to adapt to different educational settings

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel works closely with schools and nurseries to connect talented Early Years professionals with rewarding opportunities. We understand that flexibility and support matter, which is why we work hard to find roles that fit your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

If you're passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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