Early Years Practitioner

  • Job Reference: EYFSS25326
  • Date Posted: 1 May 2026
  • Employer: Career Teachers
  • Website: https://affinityworkforce.com/
  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Salary: £90.00 to £120 Per Day
  • Bonus/Benefits: DOE
  • Sector: Education
  • Job Type: Flexi

Job Description

Early Years Practitioners - Sheffield & Surrounding Areas

Passionate about Early Years? Let's Work Together.

Are you committed to giving children an exceptional start in life?

Do you bring confidence, creativity, and warmth to every nursery setting?

If so, we want to hear from you.

We're expanding our team of specialist Early Years Practitioners supporting nurseries across Sheffield, with particular demand in areas such as Crystal Peaks, Mosborough, Woodhouse, Handsworth, Darnall, Manor, Intake, Gleadless and beyond.

Essential Qualifications

You must hold Level 3 Early Years as a minimum plus one of the following:

  • Early Years Practitioner Qualification (or clearly equivalent)
  • Degree in Childhood Studies / Early Childhood (Level 6)
  • EY Teacher Status
  • QTS with an Early Years focus
  • EY Professional Status
  • EY Practitioner Status

These are non negotiable due to the higher ratio responsibilities you'll take on within nursery environments.

What the Role Offers

This flexible position suits people looking for:

  • Ad hoc daily cover
  • Part time or regular shifts
  • Full time long term placements

You'll be supporting a variety of lovely, well established EYFS settings across Sheffield - so good local access or transport links are essential.

What You'll Bring

  • A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • One of the EY specific qualifications listed above
  • A warm, nurturing, child centred approach
  • Reliability and confidence adapting to different settings
  • DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
  • Enthusiasm, energy, and genuine passion for early childhood education

Why Join Us?

  • Work that fits your lifestyle
  • Regular opportunities within friendly, supportive nursery teams
  • A chance to make a genuine difference every day
  • A responsive, understanding agency that values your skills

Ready to Join Our Sheffield Early Years Team?

If you're qualified, passionate, and excited to make an impact, we'd love to connect with you.

Get in touch today and let's start your journey.