Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Dagenham - Accessible by car and local public transport
Pay: £100-110 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