Job Specification: Early Years Practitioner (Agency Work) Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Agency Staff) Location: Various locations (e.g., nurseries, preschools, early years centres) Based on client requirements and candidate availability Salary: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience and qualifications) Hours: Flexible (Full-time, part-time, day-to-day, short-term or long-term placements available) Key Responsibilities: * Deliver safe, inclusive, and stimulating care and learning opportunities for children. * Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and support children’s developmental milestones. * Support children's emotional, physical, and social development. * Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times. * Set up and tidy away activities, resources, and learning environments. * Maintain accurate records and observations (where applicable). * Work collaboratively with permanent staff and follow each setting’s policies and procedures. * Adapt quickly to different settings and routines. * Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents/carers. Requirements: Essential: * Minimum Level 2 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, BTEC) 1. Up-to-date Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service) * Knowledge of the EYFS framework * Experience working with children aged 0–5 years in a professional setting * Flexibility and reliability * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to follow instructions and work independently