Early Years Educator

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Greater London seeks a dedicated early years practitioner to join their experienced team. The role involves creating a nurturing learning environment, supporting children's development, and delivering engaging play-based activities. Candidates must hold an NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification and demonstrate a warm, child-centred approach. The school emphasizes professional development and a collaborative staff culture, underpinned by a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Must hold an NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification.
• Requires experience working with young children in a nursery or school setting.
• Warm, caring and child-centred approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development.
• Deliver high-quality play-based activities.
• Work closely with parents and carers.

Skills

Child-centred approach

Effective team player

Clear communication

Experience with young children

Education

NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

You will work as part of an experienced early years team to create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive learning environment. Your duties will include supporting children’s learning and development, delivering high-quality play‐based activities, contributing to observations and assessments, and working closely with parents and carers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an NNEB or equivalent childcare qualification
• Has experience working with young children in a nursery or school setting
• Demonstrates a warm, caring and child‑centred approach
• Communicates clearly and positively with children, colleagues and families
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding, equalities and high‑quality early years practice

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Kingswood Primary School?

• A supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team.
• A commitment to professional development for all staff.
• A school culture rooted in inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.