Early Years Practitioner
Job description
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Lancaster and Morecambe
Nursery & Primary School (Reception) Opportunities
Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our growing team in Morecambe. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children’s development in the early stages of their learning journey, this is your chance to thrive in a flexible and rewarding role.
The RoleYou’ll have the opportunity to work across:
- Nursery settings
- Reception classes within primary schools
This varied role gives you the chance to build valuable experience across different environments while making a real impact on children’s early development.
What We’re Looking For- A Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
- A nurturing, patient, and engaging approach
- Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
- Adaptability and enthusiasm to work in different settings
- Competitive pay — tailored to your experience
- No umbrella company — everything you earn, you keep
- Flexible working options — choose assignments that suit your schedule
- Opportunities to work in both nurseries and primary schools
- Weekly pay — reliable and consistent
- Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel
- Access to free CPD training to develop your skills
- Opportunity for long-term and permanent placements
- Refer-a-friend scheme — earn extra by recommending colleagues
At Teaching Personnel, we’re committed to supporting education professionals every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, variety, or long-term career growth, we’ll help you find the right opportunities to suit your goals.
Apply TodayIf you're ready to bring energy, creativity, and care into early years settings, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your Early Years career with Teaching Personnel!
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Early Years qualification prominently as this is explicitly essential for the role
📊 Quantify your nursery/reception experience: 'Supported 24 children aged 3-5 across EYFS areas'
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS framework knowledge as this is specifically mentioned as required
🎯 Mention your DBS clearance status upfront as safeguarding is heavily emphasised
🤝 Showcase examples of building relationships with children, parents and colleagues
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- •Implemented EYFS framework across 7 areas of learning for 22 children aged 3-5, achieving 95% positive development outcomes
- •Built strong partnerships with 18 families through regular communication and home-school liaison, improving attendance by 12%
- •Adapted learning activities for 4 children with additional needs, ensuring inclusive practice across nursery and reception environments
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Early Years Practitioner position with Teaching Personnel in Lancaster. With my Level 3 Early Years qualification and strong understanding of the EYFS framework, I am well-equipped to support children's development across nursery and reception settings.
My background in early years education has given me experience working with children aged 2-5, implementing developmentally appropriate activities and building positive relationships with families. I am particularly drawn to the flexibility this role offers to work across different environments while maintaining focus on quality early years practice.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›What strategies do you use to support children's development across the seven areas of learning?
- ›How do you plan activities that meet individual children's needs and interests?
- ›Can you explain your approach to observation and assessment in early years?
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in your practice?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child with additional needs
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a reluctant parent
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in young children?
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be flexible when plans changed unexpectedly
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt your approach for a child with additional needs
Describe a situation where you had to build trust with a reluctant parent