Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 - Carlton Hill Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

LEYF Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Greater London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £27,897 to £29,958 per annum, along with generous benefits such as childcare discounts, extensive training, and up to 35 days off a year. Candidates must possess relevant childcare qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children. Join a family-focused environment where teamwork and personal development are valued.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7% from employer

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off, including bank holidays

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to a wellbeing app

Discounts and team celebration funds

Qualifications

• Level 2, Level 3 or above childcare qualification is mandatory.
• The right to work in the UK is required.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children is essential.
• Must be positive, adaptable, and friendly.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and learning in a nursery environment.
• Facilitate creative learning experiences tailored to children's needs.
• Collaborate with teammates for quality care and education.

Skills

Childcare qualification

Safeguarding and protection of children

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Friendliness

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 or Level 3 – Full time, Mon to Fri – Maida Vale, NW - £27,897 - £29,958per annum + amazing benefits

We put people before profit : work for a family of nurseries with heart

"LEYF has helped my career through on-going training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Practitioner

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What's in it for you?

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

"We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

Every nursery shares LEYF's unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it's always about the children in our nurseries.

You will need :

• Level 2, Level 3 or above childcare qualification
• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be positive, adaptable and friendly

About the nursery

"My nursery is like a family." ‒ O’Shana, Room Manager

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Carlton Hill Nursery and Pre-School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. The Nursery is located close to Maida Vale and Kilburn Park. Our children might make wooden toys and props, cook in our home corner, take part in science experiments, climb trees, grow fruit and veg or spot insects in our 'jungle' and much more.