Qualified Early Years Practitioner

Zest Education is looking for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a long-term position, immediate start until February 2026, offering an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner to make a lasting impact in a nurturing environment.

You will be working with children aged 0–5, supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based activities and structured learning. You’ll work closely with other practitioners to create a positive, safe, and stimulating environment that helps every child thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging activities following the EYFS framework
• Observe, assess, and record children’s development
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment at all times
• Contribute to the overall ethos and success of the setting

About You:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years or equivalent
• Have prior experience working within an early years setting
• Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Demonstrate a nurturing and enthusiastic approach
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid DBS on the Update Service

Pay & Benefits:

• £105–£120 per day, dependent on experience
• Long-term stability with consistent hours (Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm)
• Dedicated consultant support from Zest Education
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

If you are a dedicated Early Years Practitioner ready to start immediately and committed to providing the best care and education for young children, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today with your up-to-date CV to join the Zest Education team in Stoke!

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Caitlin Prentice at Caitlin@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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