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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner New


Teaching Personnel

£14.25 - 16.00 per hour

Reading

Temporary | Part Time

04/08/2026

No

£14.83+ Per Hour | Flexible Working Opportunities | Immediate Start Available

Do you have a passion for supporting young children during the most important years of their development?

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Level 2 Early Years Practitioners to work across a range of schools and nurseries throughout Reading and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for the flexibility of day-to-day assignments, a long-term placement, or the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of Early Years settings, Teaching Personnel can help you take the next step in your career.

As a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner, you will support the learning, development, and wellbeing of children within nurseries, preschools, and school-based Early Years settings. You'll help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn through play, build confidence, and develop essential social skills.

You may be placed in:

  • Private nurseries
  • School nurseries
  • Preschool settings
  • Reception classes
  • Children's centres

Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child's educational journey.

  • Competitive pay starting from £14.83 per hour
  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements
  • Work across a variety of schools and nurseries in Reading
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
  • Opportunities to secure permanent positions
  • A recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification
  • Experience working with children within an Early Years setting
  • A caring, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A willingness to adapt to different environments
  • A genuine passion for supporting children's development and learning

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools and nurseries nationwide. We pride ourselves on matching talented Early Years professionals with rewarding opportunities that fit their skills, experience, and career goals.

If you're ready to inspire young learners, develop your experience, and enjoy a flexible role that works around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Teaching Personnel as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner and start earning from £14.83 per hour while making a positive impact in schools and nurseries across Reading.

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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