Early Years Practitioner

Ethos Education; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant nursery in Vauxhall seeks a passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to work in their baby room. This full-time role entails planning activities, tracking development, and fostering relationships with families. Ideal candidates have at least a year of nursery experience, with opportunities for career growth available, including leadership roles. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits including holidays and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Loyalty bonus

Performance-related bonus

Up to 6 weeks holidays

Pension benefits

Flexible working hours

Funding for professional training

Sick paid leave

Health insurance

Well-being programme

Cycling scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with babies in a nursery setting.
• Background in bilingual (English and French) settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative activities for babies.
• Keep records of children's growth and progress.
• Prepare babies for transition to toddler room.
• Ensure developmental targets are met.
• Promote positive relationships and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Experience with babies

Planning and delivering activities

Ability to build relationships

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Vauxhall

We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner who holds a Level 3 qualification (minimum) to work in the baby room at this bright and welcoming nursery.

This is a full‑time role of 36–40 hours per week, either 8 am–6 pm four days a week or 8 hours a day five days a week.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be a key person for a small group of babies, supporting their progress, tracking their development, and building positive relationships with their families.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering creative and engaging activities
• Keeping records and reports of key children's growth and progress
• Preparing babies for the transition to the toddler room
• Ensuring developmental targets are met
• Helping and encouraging babies to become more independent
• Promoting positive relationships in early years
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Loyalty bonus (after 1 year)
• Performance related bonus (after probation)
• Up to 6 weeks holidays (+ bank holidays) + annual rise
• Pension benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Funding of professional trainings
• Sick paid leave
• Health insurance
• Well‑being programme
• Cycling scheme
• Holiday trip
• Company events

Qualifications & Experience

It is essential that you have spent at least one year working with babies in a nursery setting.

This is a bilingual nursery (English and French) for dual‑language immersion from an early age. While being able to speak French would be a bonus, it is not required for this role.

Career Progression

Excellent opportunities for career progression are available, including roles to progress to leadership positions. Room Leader roles are available now.

Location & Transport

The nursery is located in the heart of Vauxhall, with excellent transport links and a cycle‑to‑work scheme offered.

Apply now for this Early Years Practitioner position. Interviews are happening ASAP!