CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Sheffield Are you a qualified CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible opportunities across Sheffield? Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting…

Pay rate £93 – £95/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 20 August 2026

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CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Sheffield

Are you a qualified CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for flexible opportunities across Sheffield?

Academics, an established Education Agency, are acting as an agency and are recruiting a CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to work on a temporary, ongoing supply basis across a variety of welcoming nurseries and early years settings throughout Sheffield. This CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner opportunity offers flexibility whilst allowing you to support children aged 0-5 within a range of nurturing early years environments. Working as a CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in Sheffield provides the opportunity to gain experience across different settings, with potential long-term and temporary to permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

Position: CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Temporary, flexible ongoing supply
Pay: £14.24 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience, training, qualifications and client rate available, paid via PAYE - no umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP or a start date that works for you

About the Role

Working as a CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner in Sheffield, you will support children's learning, development and wellbeing through engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner role in Sheffield involves helping to create safe, stimulating and inclusive environments where children can develop confidence, independence and key early learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

Support children aged 0-5 with their learning and development
Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
Encourage communication, independence and social development
Support daily routines, play and learning activities
Build positive relationships with children and colleagues
Follow safeguarding procedures at all timesCandidate Requirements

CACHE Level 3 Early Years qualification essential
Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
Good understanding of the EYFS framework
Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)What Academics Offer

Flexible CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner opportunities throughout Sheffield
Competitive hourly rates
Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming nurseries and early years settings
Potential long-term and temporary to permanent opportunities
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
ASAP start, or a start date that works for you
Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £75 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to usIf you are searching for your next CACHE Level 3 Early Years Practitioner opportunity in Sheffield, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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