Early Years Practitioner

Happy Faces Pre-School Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Faces Pre-School Ltd is expanding with a brand new baby room in January 2027, requiring kind and passionate Baby Room Early Years Educators. You will create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for babies, supporting developmental milestones and inspiring a love of learning from the very beginning.

This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive team, with interviews starting in November 2026 and a DBS Enhanced Disclosure Check required.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality care for babies and children under 2 years.
• Plan and implement engaging activities
• Communicate with parents about progress and milestones

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education tailored to babies and children under 2 years.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that provide a wealth of opportunities and collaborate with colleagues.
• Foster relationships with children, encouraging independence and curiosity.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in line with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with parents about children’s progress and needs.
• Lead by example in teamwork and daily routines while following childcare policies.

Skills

Childcare

Parent communication

Education

DBS Enhanced Disclosure Check

Job description

Happy Faces Pre-School is expanding and opening a brand new baby room in January 2027 for children aged 9 months to 2 years. We are seeking kind, caring, passionate and knowledgeable Baby Room Early Years Educators to join our dedicated childcare team. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment for babies and young children. Your energy and caring enthusiasm will inspire young minds, support their developmental milestones, and foster a love of learning from the very beginning.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s early years while working within a supportive and dynamic team.

• Closing date for applications 6th November 2026
• Interviews to commence week beginning 9th November 2026

Employment offer is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality care and education tailored to the needs of babies and children under 2 years.
• Plan and implement engaging activities that providing a wealth of opportunities through a rainbow of activities whilst collaborating closely with colleagues.
• Foster strong relationships with children, encouraging their independence and curiosity
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians about children’s progress, needs, and milestones
• Lead by example in teamwork, management of daily routines, and adherence to childcare policies

A genuine passion for nurturing young children’s growth and development with a proactive attitude. Join our Happy Faces family in shaping the earliest moments of children’s lives! We are committed to providing a paid position that values your expertise while offering opportunities for professional growth within a family feel, home from home nursery environment.