After School Early Years Practitioner (Canning Town)

Love Childcare Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of out-of-school hours childcare is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner in London. The role involves leading play activities, ensuring safety, and managing children's developmental programs. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare and have a love for working with young children.

Qualifications

• Must hold an up-to-date and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage EYFS programme and key children.
• Plan and deliver structured activities.
• Ensure safety and enjoyment of children.

Skills

Passion for Working with Early Years Children

Enthusiasm

Organisation Skills

Responsibility

Reliability

Communication

Engagement

Education

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Job description

After School Early Years Practitioner (Canning Town), London

Client: Love Childcare Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 491586aa7cec

Job Views: 43

Posted: 24.06.2025

Expiry Date: 08.08.2025

Job Description:

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

Location: Canary Wharf, E16 4NH

Hours: 17.50 hours per week during term-time (2:30-6pm Monday to Friday) with up to 40 hours per week during school holidays

Salary: £14-17ph 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 passionate individuals about children’s play and activity.

As an Early Years Lead, you will be responsible 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 are also opportunities to work during holidays in activity and sport camps, which may include children of early years age.

Key qualities for this role include:

• A Passion for Working with Early Years Children: Providing inclusive, fun, and engaging activities that inspire exploration.
• Enthusiasm and Organisation Skills: Planning and delivering structured activities, including multi-sports, indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, downtime, and structured play.
• Responsibility and Reliability: Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of children, following policies, completing accident and safety forms, and maintaining consistent reliability.
• Communication and Engagement: Conducting oneself professionally, communicating effectively with team members, parents, children, and schools, and representing the organisation positively.

The organisation values its staff and encourages them to embody its core principles:

• Be Considerate: Show You Care
• Be Passionate: Love What You Do
• Be Courageous: Show Resilience
• 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.