Early Years Practitioner

Kindred Nurseries; Teddington; Presencial; GBP 19 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Supportive culture

Structured training and progression

Structured working hours

Competitive pay and benefits

Award-winning family

Resumo da oferta

Kindred Nurseries is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our caring team. You will help deliver a safe, stimulating environment where children learn through play and exploration.

Reporting to the Room Leader, you will support high standards of care, contribute to planning activities, and build strong partnerships with families, while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing are at the forefront of daily practice.

Qualificações

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Solid understanding of EYFS framework.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality care and education for every child.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support curiosity and development.
• Support the Room Leader in maintaining high standards of care and education.
• Build positive relationships with Key Children and observe learning progress.
• Communicate with parents and carers about children’s progress and daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records and follow Kindred policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive nursery environment.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and children’s wellbeing.

Conhecimentos

EYFS knowledge

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Commitment to PD

Safeguarding awareness

Food Hygiene awareness

Child development support

Formação académica

Level 2 or Level 3 EYFS qualification

Ferramentas

N/A

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive and Make a Difference

At Kindred, we’re passionate about giving children the very best start in life while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported and inspired.

Are you a passionate Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse) looking to make a real difference? Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next opportunity, join Kindred and help create a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.

Want to know what it’s really like to work at Kindred?

What You’ll Be Doing

You will:

• Work as part of a supportive team to provide exceptional care and education for every child.


• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn through play.


• Support the Room Leader in delivering the highest standards of Early Years care and education.


• Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity and development.


• Build positive relationships with your Key Children, observing and recording their learning and achievements.


• Support children’s individual learning journeys, celebrating their progress and helping them reach their full potential.


• Communicate effectively with parents and carers through our Satchel app, face-to-face conversations and written observations.


• Maintain accurate records and ensure Kindred’s policies and procedures are consistently followed.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create an inclusive, welcoming nursery environment.


• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and children’s wellbeing at all times.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.


• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).


• A commitment to ongoing professional development.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.


• Current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.


• Safeguarding and Child Protection training (full training will be provided).


• Current Food Hygiene Certificate.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kindred

• Supportive Culture: Built on strong relationships, teamwork and a genuine sense of belonging.


• Career Development: Access to structured training, learning opportunities and clear career progression.


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy structured working hours and a supportive working environment.


• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salaries, regularly benchmarked, alongside a generous benefits package.


• Award-Winning Family: Join a company that values recognition, personal growth and team success.

What Happens Next

• Initial video interview.


• Face-to-face interview, including a stay-and-play session (where applicable).


• Safer recruitment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check and qualification verification.

We review applications as they’re received and aim to respond within 2–5 working days.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Kindred family.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Kindred is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and qualification verification, in line with our safeguarding policy.