Early Years Practitioner – Primary (Nottingham)

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join a nurturing Primary School in Nottingham on a long-term basis starting in September.

You’ll be joining a caring and inclusive school that is passionate about giving children the best possible start to their education. The school places a strong focus on communication, creativity, wellbeing and learning through play.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Nursery professional looking to work within a primary school environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting children across Nursery and EYFS
• Planning and delivering engaging play-based activities
• Supporting communication, language and social development
• Encouraging children's independence and confidence
• Supporting early phonics, literacy and numeracy
• Observing and recording children's development and progress
• Working closely with teachers and other education professionals
• Maintaining a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

Requirements or Skills:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or Education is desirable
• Recent experience working within Nursery, EYFS or childcare
• Strong understanding of Early Years development
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• Culture-matched placements
• Priority Partnership school network
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

Phone: 0115 772 2772

Email: christin.rabone@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.