Early Years Practitioner

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-resourced setting

Supportive team

Wellbeing & development

Outdoor learning spaces

Job summary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner in Waltham Forest to join a warm, high-achieving primary school. You will deliver play-based learning, support daily routines, and help young children develop confidence and communication in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will work within a well-resourced EYFS setting, collaborating with a supportive team, with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3+) required.
• Experience in EYFS and delivering play-based learning.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Paediatric first aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, play-based learning in the EYFS setting.
• Support daily routines and help foster independence and communication.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner in Waltham Forest

Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Early years Practitioner looking to join a warm and high-achieving primary school.

This Early Years Practitionerrole offers the opportunity to support children at a crucial stage of their development, working within a well-structured and engaging Early Years environment. The successful Early Years Practitioner will deliver high-quality, play-based learning, support routines, and help foster communication, independence, and confidence in young learners. You will play a key role in creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing space where every child can flourish.

What the school can offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package for a Early Years Practitioner
• A well-resourced and stimulating Early Years setting
• A supportive and experienced Early Years team
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development for every Nursery Practitioner
• Excellent facilities and outdoor learning spaces

What the ideal candidate would have

• A relevant Early Years qualification for a Early Years Practitioner, ideally Level 3 or above
• Ideallypaediatric first aid
• Experience working within an EYFS setting as a Early years Practitioner
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• The ability to deliver engaging, play-based learning as a early years Practitioner
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting young children
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset as a Nursery Practitioner

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join a nurturing and ambitious school where you can make a real difference in children's early development.