Early Years Practitioner (Level 3 Qualified) - Bilingual Nursery, West London

Miyabi Yochien; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique bilingual nursery in West London is seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 2-5. The role includes planning EYFS activities, fostering a safe learning environment, and building parent partnerships. Competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 based on experience, with excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent staff-to-child ratios

Termly training and ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Childcare discounts for staff

Free parking

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience working with children aged 2-5 in a nursery or early years setting required.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring activities rooted in EYFS.
• Foster a safe, calm, and positive learning environment.
• Support each child's individual journey through observations and assessments.

Skills

Experience working with children aged 2-5 in a nursery or early years setting

Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles

Professional, positive, and calm under pressure

Willingness to embrace a Japanese-influenced approach to care and behaviour

Fluent English

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per year (depending on experience) Job Type: Full-time Location: West London (in person)

About Us

Miyabi Nursery (Miyabi Yochien) is the UK's only Japanese-English bilingual nursery, located in the heart of West London. We combine the calm, respectful, and thoughtful traditions of Japanese nurseries with the creativity and play-based learning of the British EYFS.

Our values - kindness, cleanliness, and empathy - guide everything we do. We are a growing and highly respected setting with a reputation for quality, structure, and a nurturing approach to early years education. Our ambition is to achieve Ofsted Outstanding by embedding excellence in every part of our practice.

Your Role

We are seeking a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in maintaining staff-child ratios, delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, and ensuring every child thrives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring activities rooted in the EYFS, balancing British creativity with Japanese respect and structure
• Foster a safe, calm, and positive learning environment where children feel secure and confident
• Support each child's individual journey through accurate observations, assessments, and next steps
• Model and promote Miyabi values: kindness, cleanliness, and empathy
• Build strong partnerships with parents and colleagues to support children's development
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, and safety at all times

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working with children aged 2-5 in a nursery or early years setting
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding principles
• Professional, positive, and calm under pressure
• Willingness to embrace our Japanese-influenced approach to care and behaviour

Desirable

• English as a native language (Japanese is not required)
• Interest in Japanese culture, language, or early years philosophy (not essential)
• Experience in bilingual or international settings

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
• Excellent staff-to-child ratios in a calm, structured environment
• Termly training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with monthly team socials
• Unique bilingual setting with language training provided
• Childcare discounts for staff
• Free parking

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Day shift, 8-hour shifts

Language Requirements Fluent English (required)

Certification Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (required)

How to Apply

Email us at with your CV and a bit about yourself or fill in this form To find out more about us, please visit .