Early Years Practioner - Retford Have you always enjoyed supporting young people through the early years of their development? If you have the desire to help infants with their first experiences within Nursery or Reception settings across Retford and you have a compassionate and caring approach you can be a successful Early Years Practitioner. Local Nurseries and Pre-School's are searching for people like you to ensure that all young children receive the care and nurturing that they deserve to become confident and outgoing children. This Early Years Practioner role is extremely rewarding and offers great prospects including: A supportive and encouraging work environment Guidance from senior members of the team Education and training opportunities including free yearly safeguarding training CPD Opportunities via Academics exclusive training platform Excellent rates of pay (Dependent on experience and responsibilities of the role) The chance to be introduced to local settings based in Retford To work as an Early Years Practitioner with Academics we require that you hold one of the following qualifications or equivalent: A Level 2 Diploma or Cache Level 2 for Early Years Practitioners Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies / BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Children's Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Practitioner) Cache Level 3 in the Early Years Educator Workforce Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education Applicants must also have or be willing to process an Enhanced DBS Certificate and be able to offer references to cover the last 24 months of employment. Relavent safer recruitment checks will be conducted prior to commencing work as an Early Years Practitioner. Charli is currently working with Academics she has kindly shared her experience: "The settings I have been to through Academics have all been wonderful, and I've enjoyed my time with them. All of the other agency workers I've met have been professional, hard-working and friendly. I cannot recommend Academics enough" Academics is an education agency which has been operating for over 20 years. With exclusive relationships with schools based in Retford, Bassetlaw and Doncaster now is a great time to join our supply team