Early Years Practitioner — Inspire & Nurture Young Minds

Joining Careers Education; Lancing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Staff Benefits Platform

50% Off Childcare

Social Events

Career Progression

Training & Development

Wellbeing Benefits

Ofsted Outstanding Bonus

Long-Standing Awards

Annual Salary Review

Golden Handshake Welcome Bonus: £500 (

Refer a Friend Bonus: £250

Job summary

Joining Careers Education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing nursery setting. You will deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework and create a stimulating environment that fosters curiosity and confidence.

You will plan and lead age-appropriate activities, observe and document development, and build strong relationships with families and the team while upholding safeguarding and health & safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Ability to plan imaginative, age-appropriate activities.
• Observe, assess and document children's development.
• Build warm relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and lead imaginative, age-appropriate activities tailored to each child's needs.
• Observe, assess, and document children's development to celebrate progress and plan next steps.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and inspiring environment with safeguarding and health & safety focus.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Observation & assessment

Communication with families

Job description

Joining Careers Education is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to support children aged 3 months to 5 years in a nurturing nursery setting. You will deliver learning experiences aligned with the EYFS framework and create a stimulating environment that fosters curiosity and confidence.

You will plan and lead age-appropriate activities, observe and document development, and build strong relationships with families and the team while upholding safeguarding and health & safety