Early Years Practitioner - Nursery & Reception

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeson Education invites Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Teaching Assistants to register for work across Wandsworth, with opportunities in nursery and Reception settings, including short-term cover and longer assignments. Placements depend on school requirements and candidate availability.

Staff help children feel secure, build relationships and explore through play. Roles may include supporting activities, observing development and assisting with routines across various London

Qualifications

• Experience with children in nursery or Reception class
• Patient and attentive to children's development stages
• Works well with colleagues and communicates clearly
• Holds an Early Years qualification where required
• Available for full-time or part-time work

Responsibilities

• Preparing welcoming, age-appropriate activities and learning spaces.
• Encouraging early communication, social skills, literacy and numeracy through play.
• Helping children take part in group activities and develop independence.
• Sharing observations with the teacher or room leader.
• Supporting routines, transitions and personal care in line with the setting's procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and attentiveness

Teamwork and communication

Early Years qualification

Flexible availability

Job description

Reeson Education is inviting Early Years Practitioners and Early Years Teaching Assistants to register for work across Wandsworth. Opportunities may be available in nursery and Reception settings, including short-term cover and longer assignments. These are general registration opportunities; placements will depend on school requirements and candidate availability.

Early years staff help children feel secure, build relationships and explore new ideas through play. Depending on the setting, an assignment may involve supporting planned activities, observing children's development and helping with everyday routines. Some opportunities may include support for children with speech, language and communication needs or other additional needs.

The role may include:

• Preparing welcoming, age-appropriate activities and learning spaces.
• Encouraging early communication, social skills, literacy and numeracy through play.
• Helping children take part in group activities and develop independence.
• Sharing observations with the teacher or room leader.
• Supporting routines, transitions and personal care in line with the setting's procedures.

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience working with children in a nursery, Reception class or similar setting.
• Is patient, attentive and able to respond to children at different stages of development.
• Works well with colleagues and communicates clearly.
• Holds a relevant Early Years qualification where an assignment requires one.
• Can provide reliable availability for full-time or part-time work.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07