Early Years Practitioner

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves, London’s leading Education Recruiters, are seeking an Early Years Practitioner for an immediate start in a Waltham Forest primary school. The role involves supporting 4–5-year-olds, delivering play-based EYFS activities, and working closely with the teaching team to provide a stable, inclusive learning environment.

The position starts immediately and runs through the academic year. The role is part-time to start (2 days per week) with a transition to full-time (5 days per week)

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in an Early Years or school setting.
• Warm, patient, enthusiastic and proactive.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Reception pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing.
• Assist with engaging, play-based activities across the EYFS curriculum.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children’s communication, social skills and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

Passion for children

EYFS experience

Warm and proactive

Strong communication

Job description

Early Years Practitioner | Waltham Forest | Immediate Start

£444–£513 weekly via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay) | 2 days per week until January 2027 | 5 days per week from January 2027 to July 2027

Are you passionate about supporting young children during the most important stages of their early development? A welcoming and high-achieving primary school in Waltham Forest is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their Reception team for an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within an Outstanding-rated school, working with children aged 4–5 as they begin their school journey. The school was judged Outstanding across all five areas inspected by Ofsted in October 2024, including its Early Years provision, highlighting its strong approach to teaching, behaviour, personal development and leadership.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting children’s learning and development through engaging activities, structured routines and play-based learning. The role will initially be 2 days per week until January 2027, increasing to 5 days per week from January 2027 through to July 2027.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Reception pupils with their learning, development and wellbeing
• Assisting with engaging, play-based activities across the EYFS curriculum
• Providing individual and small-group support where required
• Helping create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting children’s communication, social skills and independence
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with young children
• Has previous experience working with children, ideally in an Early Years or school setting
• Is warm, patient, enthusiastic and proactive
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Early Years Practitioner role in Waltham Forest, London. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Early Years Practitioner role.