After School Early Years Practitioner (Canary Wharf)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking an Early Years Lead to inspire and engage primary school children through play and structured activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage the EYFS programme while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for children. With a focus on creativity and enthusiasm, you will plan and deliver engaging activities that foster children's interests. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives, with the flexibility of working hours during term-time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Must hold an up-to-date Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Passionate about children's play and activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the EYFS programme and key children at your provision.
• Plan programmes and lessons, monitor progress, and deliver activities.

Skills

Passion for Working with Early Years Children

Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills

Responsibility and Reliability

Communication and Engagement

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

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After School Early Years Practitioner (Canary Wharf), London

Client: Love Childcare Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cb8a627c490f

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

After School Early Years Practitioner – Leading Children’s Play and Sport Provision Company

Location: Canary Wharf, E14 3NE

Hours: 15 hours per week during term-time (3-6pm Monday to Friday) with up to 40 hours per week during school holidays

Pay: £15-20ph including London Weighting and Holiday Allowance (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Qualifications: Must hold an up-to-date and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare

We are recruiting for a leading provider of out-of-school hours childcare for primary school children in the UK. This company is growing in size, quality, and scope every year and seeks someone passionate about children’s play and activity.

As an Early Years Lead, you will have overall responsibility for managing the EYFS programme and key children at your provision. Your duties include planning programmes and lessons within the company structure, monitoring progress, inspiring children, and delivering effective activities. There will also be opportunities to work during holidays on activity and sport camps, which may include Early Years children.

As an Early Years Lead, you should bring:

• A Passion for Working with Early Years Children: Provide inclusive, fun, and engaging activities that inspire children to explore their interests.
• Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills: Responsible for planning and delivering activities with structure and enthusiasm, including multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime, and structured play.
• Responsibility and Reliability: Ensuring children's safety and enjoyment, following policies and procedures, and maintaining consistent reliability.
• Communication and Engagement: Conducting yourself professionally, communicating effectively with team members, parents, children, and schools, and representing the organisation positively.

The organisation values include:

• Be Considerate: Show You Care
• Be Passionate: Love What You Do
• Be Courageous: Show You Are Resilient
• Make a Difference: Leave A Positive Legacy

This role requires compliance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education policy and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.