Level 3 EYFS Practitioner

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Level 3 EYFS Practitioner – Middlesbrough | £95–£100 per Day PAYE

Location: Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Yarm and surrounding areas
Pay: £95–£100 per day PAYE
Contract: Flexible Supply | Part-Time | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?
Smile Education is recruiting passionate and experienced Level 3 EYFS Practitioners to support welcoming primary schools and Early Years settings across Middlesbrough and the wider Teesside area.
We work with schools committed to giving children the very best start to their education, creating nurturing, inclusive and engaging environments where every child can learn, grow and thrive.
Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, regular weekly bookings or a longer-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Opportunities available:

• Nursery and Reception support – helping children develop essential early learning skills.
• Early Years provision – supporting children aged 2–5, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Play-based learning – encouraging curiosity, creativity and independence.
• Communication and language development – helping children build confidence and social skills.
• SEN support – providing additional help for children with individual learning needs.
• Flexible supply and long-term placements – opportunities matched to your availability.

What we're looking for:

• A UK-recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification, ideally recognised as full and relevant for EYFS staff-to-child ratios.
• Previous experience working in Nursery, Reception or Early Years settings.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Confidence supporting children's communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Experience creating safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work across different primary schools and Early Years settings.

Why work with Smile Education?

• Competitive PAYE rates of £95–£100 per day.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and availability.
• Access to welcoming primary schools across Middlesbrough and Teesside.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your skills and career goals.
• Opportunities for regular work and longer-term placements.
• Ongoing support throughout registration and assignments.
• £200 teacher referral bonus and £100 support staff referral bonus when your referral completes 10 qualifying working days.

Essential requirements:

• UK-recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Proven experience working with children in Early Years.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS.
• Satisfactory professional references and completion of safeguarding checks.

Ready for your next opportunity? If you're passionate about Early Years education and want to make a positive difference to children's first experiences of school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our friendly recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss suitable EYFS opportunities across Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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