EYFS Practitioner – Blackburn & Darwen
(Must hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification to count towards ratio)
Are you a warm, nurturing and creative EYFS practitioner looking for your next opportunity?
We have a surge in demand across Blackburn and Darwen for qualified Early Years staff who can confidently support Nursery and Reception settings.
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, you must hold a relevant Early Years qualification that allows you to count towards staff ratios, such as:
* Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
* Level 3 Early Years Educator
* Equivalent full and relevant qualifications
The Role
You will:
* Support children across Nursery and Reception
* Deliver high‑quality care and learning
* Create engaging and stimulating provision
* Work collaboratively with class teams and EYFS leads
* Provide consistency and a positive, nurturing presence
Application Requirements
To be considered, please apply with your most recent, up‑to‑date CV.
We will not consider applications that:
* ❌ Do not include a CV
* ❌ Include outdated CVs or unexplained career gaps
* ❌ Do not show relevant EYFS experience
* ❌ Do not hold a recognised Early Years qualification
Where You’ll Work
* Mainstream nurseries
* Primary school EYFS units
* Blackburn & Darwen
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.
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