Dynamic Early Years Practitioner: Nursery & Reception

Teach Plus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a caring Nursery Practitioner to support children across Nursery and Reception. This role starts January 2027 or sooner and offers full-time hours.

The successful candidate will provide engaging learning experiences, support development across early years, collaborate with the Early Years team, and help maintain a safe, nurturing EYFS environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare or EY qualification is essential.
• Experience in Nursery/Reception/EY settings.
• Good EYFS understanding.
• Nurturing, patient, proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Available to start in January or sooner.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Nursery and Reception
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities
• Promote language and social development
• Encourage independence and positive interactions
• Support early literacy, numeracy and phonics
• Observe progress and contribute to development
• Work with teachers and EY staff
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
• Support daily routines and wellbeing

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Play-based learning

Education

Level 3 childcare

Job description

Teach Plus are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a caring Nursery Practitioner to support children across Nursery and Reception. This role starts January 2027 or sooner and offers full-time hours.

The successful candidate will provide engaging learning experiences, support development across early years, collaborate with the Early Years team, and help maintain a safe, nurturing EYFS environment for diverse learners.