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Early Years Practitioner (Interventions role)
Contract: July 2026 (likely to extend)
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP start
Location: Leyton, Waltham Forest
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive 4-form entry primary school in Leyton to recruit a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their reception team.
This is a long-term contract until July 2026, with a high chance of extension for the right candidate. You'll play a key role in supporting early learning and development, both inside the classroom and through targeted group work.
Your week will be split between:
- 2 days working in-class as a Reception Early Years Practitioner, supporting high-quality provision and play-based learning.
- 3 days delivering small group interventions and targeted activities across Reception, helping to boost language, phonics, and early number skills.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent)
- Has experience working within an Early Years or Reception setting
- Must be experienced and is confident delivering interventions and supporting phonics, early literacy, and numeracy
- Brings energy, patience, and enthusiasm for learning through play
- Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children and staff
Why Tempest Education?
- We have been working with both Mainstream and SEN schools for over 13 years, with established relationships with schools all over London.
- You can choose how you want to be paid- PAYE or an Umbrella payroll company of your choice.
- Generous referral bonus - a referral bonus will be rewarded when you refer a Qualified Teacher to Tempest if it leads to a successful placement.
- Access to certified CPD and training.
- Given the opportunity to work in a school that values inclusion, diversity and the well-being of both students and staff.
How to apply:
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young students and meet the requirements outlined above, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Hollie at Tempest Education to apply at or please click APPLY NOW! and I will arrange a call with you.
