Early Years Practitioner/Early Years Assistant

Tinies; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in St Albans is seeking an Early Years Practitioner or Assistant to join their friendly team. This exciting role involves caring for children, implementing educational programs, and fostering their development. Candidates can expect either full-time or part-time hours and enjoy various benefits, including generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

22.5 - 28 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic nursery practitioner passionate about childcare.
• Desire to nurture young children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual education and care for children.
• Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Support children's learning and development.

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Early Years Practitioner/Early Years Assistant, St Albans

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Location: St Albans, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 0fbaf3333816

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job description

This setting based in St Albans is looking to hire an Early Years Practitioner/Early Years Assistant.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our friendly team. If you have a passion for childcare and a desire to nurture young children, we want to hear from you.

They can offer full-time or part-time hours:

• 8am to 6pm, 4 days per week
• 5 days per week, 12-6pm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary:

• £21,415.68 per annum, 4-day week, Unqualified
• £22,464 per annum, 4-day week, Qualified
• £26,769.60 per annum, 5-day week, Unqualified
• £28,080.00 per annum, 5-day week, Qualified

Additional benefits include 22.5 - 28 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual education and care for children in the nursery.
2. Provide for children's holistic development through an environment fostering self-esteem and autonomy.
3. Implement the daily routine under the supervision of the Room Leader.
4. Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, participating in planning once trained.
5. Support children's learning and development.
6. Work with the Principal and management team to uphold the nursery's ethos.

Main Duties:

1. Operate a suitable programme of activities in conjunction with the Room Leader.
2. Prepare and update children's developmental records regularly.
3. Work in partnership with parents and guardians.
4. Implement Individual Education Plans under the guidance of the SENCO and Room Leader.
5. Support children with special educational needs for full integration.
6. Implement the Keyworker system and mentor new practitioners.
7. Attend staff meetings and training outside usual hours.
8. Follow nursery policies and ensure positive behaviour management.
9. Assess health and safety hazards daily and report hazards.
10. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
11. Undertake domestic duties such as snack preparation and equipment cleaning.
12. Promote inclusion, equality, and diversity.
13. Support the nursery's philosophy and ethos.