Early Years Practitioner

Senploy; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Full-time hours

Long-term opportunity

Supportive nursery team

Training & development

Potential for permanent role

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced Early Years Practitioner for a welcoming nursery in Walthamstow for an immediate start. The role runs 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, on a full-time, long-term basis.

You will support children's learning under the EYFS, build positive relationships with children and families, observe progress and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment. Level 2/3 childcare is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or Early Years setting is essential.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable.
• Warm, enthusiastic and confident with young children.
• Proactive, reliable and team oriented.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning through structured and play-based activities.
• Deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Observe and record children's progress and development.
• Support daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role

We are working with a welcoming nursery in Walthamstow to recruit an experienced Early Years Practitioner for an immediate start.

The successful candidate will support children's early learning and development, creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. You will work closely with the nursery team to deliver stimulating activities, encourage independence and support children in reaching their developmental milestones.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting children's learning through structured and play-based activities
• Supporting children's learning through structured and play-based activities
• Delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence
• Observing and recording children's progress and development
• Observing and recording children's progress and development
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions
• Supporting daily routines, including mealtimes, personal care and transitions
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting - essential
• Has previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting - essential
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Has a good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification - desirable
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification - desirable
• Is warm, enthusiastic and confident working with young children
• Is warm, enthusiastic and confident working with young children
• Is proactive, reliable and works well within a team
• Is proactive, reliable and works well within a team
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Has strong communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer

• ASAP start
• ASAP start
• Full-time hours, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Full-time hours, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Long-term opportunity
• Long-term opportunity
• Supportive nursery team
• Supportive nursery team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Potential for a permanent position
• Potential for a permanent position

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with nurseries and schools across London to connect experienced practitioners with rewarding opportunities.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.