Early Years Practitioner - Full or Part Time

Teaching Personnel; Woking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent school link

Professional development

Well-resourced setting

Supportive team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and motivated qualified Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Teacher to join a nurturing nursery in the Woking area, linked to a well-established independent school. This is a full-time role, with 5 days per week (3 days per week considered), offering a supportive environment to help children develop through purposeful play, high-quality interactions and engaging activities.

EYFS knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years Practitioner or QTS/EYTS required.
• Experience in early years or nursery settings.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development through purposeful play and high-quality interactions.
• Work closely with colleagues and families to support each child’s wellbeing and progress.
• Contribute to a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Help implement a calm, secure and inclusive classroom routine.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Early Years qualification or QTS/EYTS

Job description

Early Years Practitioner / Teacher

Woking, Surrey | Full-time preferred, part-time considered

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated qualified Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Teacher to join the team at a welcoming nursery linked to a well-established independent school in the Woking area.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about providing an outstanding start to children's education and creating a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment.

The role

Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 5 days per week, although we would also be very happy to consider candidates seeking 3 days per week.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day life of the nursery, supporting children’s learning and development through purposeful play, high-quality interactions and engaging activities. You will work closely with colleagues and families to ensure every child feels happy, secure and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Early Years qualification or QTS/EYTS.


• Has experience working with children in an early years or nursery setting.


• Is warm, caring, enthusiastic and genuinely passionate about working with young children.


• Has a good understanding of the EYFS and child development.


• Can plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.


• Is confident working as part of a team while also taking responsibility for their own key children.


• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

What we offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.


• The opportunity to work within a nursery connected to an independent school.


• A stimulating and well-resourced early years setting.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Hours:Ideally 5 days per week; 3 days per week will be considered.
Location:Woking, Surrey
Start date:ASAP
Salary:Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications.

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