Early Years Practitioner

PACE Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Camden is seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to provide high-quality childcare for children aged 2-4. This role focuses on creating a stimulating and safe environment that fosters children's development and well-being. The organization values its team and offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for ongoing professional development. By joining this dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of children in your care while enjoying a range of benefits and a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Free sessions for your children while on duty

London Living Wage

5% pension contribution

Flexible leave arrangements

6 days paid sick leave (pro rata)

Ongoing professional development and training

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have Early Years qualification level 3 or level 2.
• Experience in childcare and inclusive play services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality, inclusive childcare for children aged 2-4.
• Create a welcoming and safe environment for children's development.

Skills

Early Years qualification level 3

Childcare experience

Inclusive play services

Education

Early Years qualification level 2

Professional development training

Job description

Salary: £14.94 per hour unqualified, £16.03 per hour qualified (Qualified rate is at Level 3 and above)

Hours:

2x full time - 33 hrs per week - term-time only permanent contract (38 weeks per annum).

1x part time - 15 hours per week - term-time only (fixed-term contract until end of July 2025 with the possibility of extension)

Location: Fortune Green Playcentre (West Hampstead)

Requirements: Early Years qualification level 3 (level 2 will be considered)


What to expect in this role:

The purpose of these roles is to support the delivery of high quality, inclusive, childcare, play and learning opportunities for children aged 2-4 years in the London borough of Camden. Through contributing to the creation of a welcoming, stimulating, safe environment, which supports children’s development and well-being, the Early Years Practitioners will help develop the foundations for children’s future progress through school and life.

About PACE:

We are a local, grass-roots charity providing high-quality, inclusive play services in Camden to children aged 2 to 18 years.

Our team is what makes our work possible, and we look for passionate, experienced team members to ensure we deliver exceptional services to our community. In return, we offer an extensive package of benefits including:

1. free sessions for your children while on duty,
2. the London Living Wage,
3. 5% contribution to your pension,
4. flexible leave arrangements,
5. 6 days paid sick leave (pro rata),
6. ongoing professional development and training,
7. Cycle to Work Scheme,
8. employee assistance programme.

We like to have our staff grow with us and promote from within. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and recruit team members in line with our policy statement on Equal Opportunities and Human Rights.