Early Years Practitioner

Ethos Education; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in Camden is seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner for a full-time role. You'll assist children in their early development and create a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate holds a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and has nursery experience. Join the team and make a positive impact on children's lives in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Various bonuses throughout the year

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification required.
• Previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with early reading and mathematics skills development.
• Create a language-rich supportive environment.
• Lead interactive play and learning sessions.

Skills

Assist children with early literacy and maths skills

Create a supportive language-rich environment

Knowledge of early childhood development and EYFS

Encourage interactive play

Support emotional development

Build children's social skills and confidence

Track children's progress

Education

Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and caring individual to join the dedicated team of staff as an Early Years Practitioner at this diverse nursery in Camden.

This is a permanent full‑time Early Years Practitioner position to work 40 hours a week (Monday‑Friday) at this NW London nursery that really appreciates and values every member of staff. The supportive management team care about staff wellbeing, and there are various benefits including bonuses paid throughout the year and opportunities for career progression.

Working as an Early Years Practitioner is very rewarding – you are making a difference to children’s lives and early development, and you will see how they grow while in your care and preparing them for the next stage of their education. This is a lovely nursery that prioritises children’s individual and specific needs, with sensory areas, a private garden for outdoor play and learning, and specific rooms both for age and for subject.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with their early reading and literacy and early maths skills development
• Create an environment that is language rich and supportive
• Have good knowledge of early childhood development and EYFS
• Lead and encourage interactive play and learning sessions, including child‑led learning
• Support personal, social and emotional development
• Help children build on their social skills, confidence and form positive relationships from a young age
• Carry out observations and track key children’s progress and development

A minimum of a Level 2 Early Years or Childcare qualification is essential and previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred for this Early Years Practitioner position.

Located in Camden, there are great transport links to this nursery, including local buses, tubes and train stations.

Apply now for this Early Years Practitioner position and make a difference in Camden!