Early Years Practitioner

UCM Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking a caring and dedicated Early Years Practitioner for a full-time position in a nursery in Hammersmith & Fulham. The role involves delivering high-quality childcare and education, supporting children's development, and creating a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have relevant experience. Apply now with your CV!

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
• Good understanding of child development and safeguarding.
• Familiarity with the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality childcare and education.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Support children's development as a Key Person.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and carers.
• Maintain safeguarding and health standards.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Passion for early years education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join a welcoming nursery setting in Hammersmith & Fulham.

This is a full-time position within a supportive, year-round nursery environment that is committed to providing high standards of childcare and early years education in line with the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.

You will be:

• Delivering high-quality childcare and early years education
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Planning and supporting age‑appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Acting as a Key Person and supporting children's development and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and carers
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety

We are looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and passionate about early years education. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting. A good understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the EYFS framework is essential.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), working on a shift rota basis, excluding Bank Holidays.

Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!

About UCM Education

UCM Education works closely with schools and nurseries across the UK to place teaching and support staff 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.