Early Years Practitioner
Recruitment agency
- Fixed Term
- £29,640–£34,320
- Posted 30 Jul 2026
- Ref 48a9eff5
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At a glance
This Early Years Practitioner role is based in Reading. The position is fixed term and pays £29,640–£34,320.
Job summary
- Salary
- £29,640–£34,320
- Location
- Reading
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Teaching Personnel Ltd (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5817430729
About the role
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Reading
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Job Title: Qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Pay Rate: From £14.25 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Flexible / Full-Time / Supply via Teaching Personnel
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is looking for a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our pool of trusted educators supporting local nursery settings in Reading. Working through Teaching Personnel offers the flexibility to choose work patterns that suit your lifestyle while gaining valuable experience in a variety of high-quality early years environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a Key Person, monitoring progress and planning EYFS learning journeys.
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Deliver engaging, creative, play-based activities tailored to children aged 0–5.
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Maintain effective communication with nursery staff and parents.
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Uphold strict safeguarding, hygiene, and health and safety guidelines.
Requirements
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NVQ Level 3 in Early Years / Childcare (or full and relevant equivalent).
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Solid working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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DBS on the Update Service (or willing to process one with Teaching Personnel).
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Strong work ethic and adaptability across different nursery settings.
Benefits with Teaching Personnel
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Competitive pay starting at £14.25/hour , paid weekly via PAYE.
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Flexible working hours to fit your personal availability.
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Dedicated consultant supporting your career development.
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Free access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD training library.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
About Teaching Personnel Ltd
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Teaching Personnel Ltd; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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- Posted
- 30/07/2026
- Last checked
- 30/07/2026
- Job reference
- 48a9eff5
- Advertised by
- Teaching Personnel Ltd
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5817430729
- Expires
- 28/09/2026
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