Early Years Practitioner

UCM Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education in Newham is recruiting an experienced Early Years Practitioner for a small Ofsted-rated Good setting. You will provide high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to school age, supporting EYFS activities in a warm, safe environment.

This term-time only role offers school holidays off, with optional hours during holidays via holiday clubs and HAF programmes. Salary ranges from £12.71 to £15.81 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years and strong understanding of EYFS requirements.
• Committed to safeguarding and professional practice in a school setting.
• Able to observe, assess and support children's progress within the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and education for children from 2 years through to school age
• Supporting engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for learning and development
• Supporting children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations and contributing to assessments of children’s progress
• Encouraging children’s confidence, independence and learning through play
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality Early Years provision

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Observations & assessment

Child development

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to join a small, well-established Ofsted-rated Good setting in Newham.

The setting provides a warm and welcoming environment for children from 2 years old through to school age and has been rated Good across all areas by Ofsted.

The standout benefit of this opportunity is the term-time only working pattern, giving you the school holidays off whilst allowing you to continue developing your career within Early Years. For those who would like additional hours, there is also the option to work during the holidays through the setting’s holiday clubs and HAF programmes.

You will be:

• Providing high-quality care and education for children from 2 years through to school age
• Supporting engaging and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop
• Supporting children’s individual learning, development and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Completing observations and contributing to assessments of children’s progress
• Encouraging children’s confidence, independence and learning through play
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality Early Years provision

The successful candidate will have previous Early Years experience and a good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development. We are looking for someone warm, reliable and enthusiastic who genuinely enjoys supporting children’s learning and development.

Pay: £12.71–£15.81 per hour, depending on qualification and experience

Working pattern: Term-time only

Holidays: School holidays off

Additional hours: Optional work available through holiday clubs and HAF programmes

Setting: Small, Ofsted-rated Good Early Years setting

Location: Newham, with good transport links

This could be an ideal opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional looking for a role that offers greater flexibility around the school calendar without having to leave Early Years altogether.

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.