Early Years Practitioner

Lemontree Recruitment; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Training and career development

Career progression towards Early Years

DBS checks provided

Job summary

Lemontree Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners to join an Early Years setting in London (E4 9QS). We have opportunities for both Unqualified Practitioners and Level 2 Qualified Practitioners to contribute to a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5.

You will provide high-quality care, support learning through play, assist with daily routines, and work as part of a supportive nursery team.

Qualifications

• No formal childcare qualification is required.
• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Caring, patient and reliable.
• Previous childcare experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop within Early Years.
• Understanding of EYFS is preferred for Level 2 applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children.
• Support learning and development through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting and personal care.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming nursery environment.
• Follow EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Practitioners - Unqualified & Level 2

Location: London, E4 9QS

Job Types: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary / Permanent

Salary: Competitive rates, depending on experience

About the Role

We are recruiting enthusiastic and caring Nursery Practitioners to join an Early Years setting in the E4 9QS area. We have opportunities for both Unqualified Nursery Practitioners looking to start or develop their childcare career and Level 2 Qualified Nursery Practitioners seeking their next opportunity. You will help provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children aged 0-5 years can learn, develop and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children.
• Support learning and development through play and age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes, toileting and personal care.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Support children's social, emotional and educational development.
• Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming nursery environment.
• Follow EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team.

Unqualified Practitioners

• No formal childcare qualification is required.
• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Caring, patient and reliable.
• Previous childcare experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop within Early Years.

Level 2 Practitioners

• Recognised Level 2 Early Years/Childcare qualification or equivalent.
• Previous nursery or Early Years experience.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Full-time and part-time positions.
• Temporary and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing support from our recruitment team.
• Training and career development.
• Opportunities to progress towards further Early Years qualifications.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate DBS, safeguarding and reference checks.

If you're passionate about working with children and looking for your next opportunity in London, E4 9QS, we'd love to hear from you.