As & When Early Years Practitioner

Barnardos; Ilford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity is looking for enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to join their dedicated teams in Ilford. The role includes providing quality early years education, supporting preschool provisions, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay plus holiday pay

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits scheme including discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualification in Early Education/Childcare Level 2 or 3.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Organisational skills with the ability to work to targets.

Responsibilities

• Work part of a team to provide quality services to children.
• Support delivery of 2-year-old and pre-school provision.
• Ensure compliance with DBS clearance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of the EYFS

Education

Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 2 minimum

Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 3 preferable

Job description

Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have three nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean. Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner, Ilford

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Barnardo's nurseries in Gloucestershire have three nursery settings across Gloucester City and the Forest of Dean. Our aim is to provide early years education of the highest quality with an ethos that values children and parents/carers from all backgrounds.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking Early Years Practitioners to join our dedicated teams across the Gloucester City and Forest of Dean Locality. Our nurseries in Gloucester City are Pebbles in Linden and Finlay Nursery in Tredworth. Our nursery in the Forest of Dean is Hilltop Nursery, Cinderford. If you have a preferred location, this will be discussed in the interview.

Successful candidates will need:

• Early Education or Childcare qualification Level 2 minimum (preferably Level 3)
• To work as part of a team to provide good quality services to young children and their families
• To support the delivery of 2-year-old and pre-school nursery provision
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• This post is subject to DBS clearance
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and families

Benefits of working for Barnardo's:

• Competitive rates of pay plus holiday pay
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Benefits scheme including discounts, cycle to work scheme, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Health and well-being benefit, providing confidential services including telephone and online counselling
• Being part of a large UK-based children's charity

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