Early Years Practitioner

Teach Now Limited; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is recruiting a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a nursery team in Haringey, London, supporting two-year-olds with play-based learning and routines. The role involves assisting during meals, personal care, naps, and nurturing development in a collaborative setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Level 3 EY qualification, have practical two-year-old nursery experience and are committed to safeguarding. A permanent position may be considered based on mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or childcare qualification.
• Experience supporting two-year-olds in a nursery or early years setting.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and willingness to complete DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support play-based activities to develop communication, independence and social skills.
• Provide attentive personal care, including nappies and hygiene routines.
• Support children during meals, feeding and naps.
• Build warm, secure relationships and respond to individual needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain consistent routines and a safe learning environment.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Haringey, London

Contract Type: Full-time, temporary

Start Date: 04/01/2027

Salary: £95–£100 per day

Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant Level 3 Early Years training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable.

Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

About the Role

Teach Now is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join a caring nursery team within a primary school in Haringey, supporting children aged two as they develop confidence, communication and independence. Your day will centre on play-based learning, reassuring routines and the important milestones that shape early development. You will support children during meals, feeding, personal care, nappy changing and naps, while encouraging curiosity, social interaction and early friendships. You will join an established team with experienced practitioners, shared room leadership and planning already in place. As the nursery provision continues to develop, you will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas and help create a safe, stimulating and well‑organised environment. This role suits someone who is confident working with two‑year-olds, can respond calmly to changing needs and enjoys being part of a collaborative early years team. There is also potential for a permanent position, subject to mutual agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support play-based activities that develop communication, independence and social skills.
• Provide attentive personal care, including nappy changing and hygiene routines.
• Support children during meals, feeding and naps.
• Build warm, secure relationships with children and respond to their individual needs.
• Work closely with colleagues to maintain consistent routines and a safe learning environment.
• Contribute ideas and provide additional support where needed as the nursery provision develops.

Requirements

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years or childcare qualification.
• Practical experience supporting two-year-olds in a nursery or early years setting.
• Confidence providing personal care, including nappy changing and hygiene support.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and early years practice.
• A flexible, reliable and team-focused approach.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.
• Availability to work both early and late shifts across the working week where required.

What the School Offers

• An established, supportive nursery team with experienced practitioners.
• Shared room leadership and planning already in place.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas as the nursery provision develops.
• A school-based early years setting with consistent routines and a supportive ethos.
• A role focused on childrens care, learning and development.
• Potential for a permanent position, subject to mutual agreement.

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.