At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning through play and positive interactions in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Monarch Education, a leading provider in early years recruitment.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive consultant.
- Other info: Gain diverse experience across various nurseries in Tameside.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's development while enjoying flexible work options.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare and experience in early years settings.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real impact in children’s earliest stages of learning? Monarch Education is working with a range of nurseries and early years settings across Tameside, offering rewarding opportunities for dedicated childcare and early years professionals. Whether you’re looking for full-time work, part-time hours, regular supply or a long-term role, we can help you find a position that fits around your lifestyle while allowing you to do what you do best: support young children to learn, grow and thrive.
Why Choose Monarch Education?
- Flexible working options to suit your availability
- Competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities across a variety of nurseries and early years settings in Tameside
- Full-time, part-time, temporary and long-term positions available
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Refer-a-friend incentives
- Gain experience in a range of Early Years environments
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this Early Years Practitioner role in Tameside, you must have:
- A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working within a nursery, preschool, childcare or early years setting
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS Framework
- An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s development and learning
Why This Role is Worth Considering
The early years are some of the most important in a child’s development, and the settings we work with are looking for practitioners who understand the value of creating safe, engaging and nurturing learning environments. These opportunities across Tameside give you the chance to broaden your experience, build relationships with a variety of settings, and develop your career within Early Years education. Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner or looking to further establish yourself within the sector, you’ll have access to roles that match your skills and career goals.
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will support children’s learning and development through play-based activities and positive interactions, helping them reach key developmental milestones. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the delivery of activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
- Supporting children’s social, emotional and educational development
- Observing, monitoring and recording children’s progress
- Promoting safeguarding, health and wellbeing at all times
- Supporting routines including mealtimes, play sessions and learning activities
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities – Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Early Years Practitioner in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: Monarch Recruitment Ltd
Monarch Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Cheltenham. As an Inclusion Assistant, you will benefit from flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development through our Affinity Academy, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Join us to make a meaningful impact in education while enjoying competitive pay and a collaborative culture.
