Early Years Practitioner

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Location: Macclesfield Start Date: November Salary: £12.17 - £16 per hour Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner with a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification? Are you a…

Pay rate £12.17 – £16/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 12 October 2026

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Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Macclesfield
Start Date: November
Salary: £12.17 - £16 per hour

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner with a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification?

Are you a driver looking for flexible agency work that can fit around your existing schedule?

Can you commit to working a minimum of 3 days per week supporting children aged 0-5?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming nursery in Macclesfield that provides a nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 can learn, develop and thrive. Due to the remote location of the setting and limited transport links, applicants will need to drive and have access to their own vehicle to reliably travel to work.

We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner for flexible agency work, with a minimum availability of 3 days per week and opportunities for full-time work if desired. The successful Early Years Practitioner will support children’s learning, development and well-being across the nursery, working proactively alongside the wider team to provide high-quality care.

The successful Early Years Practitioner will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare or equivalent
• Previous experience working within a childcare or Early Years setting
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the setting
• Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week
• A nurturing, proactive and confident approach to supporting children aged 0-5
• The ability to communicate effectively and work well as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Flexible agency work that can be arranged around your availability
• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Early Years Practitioner position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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