Early Years Practitioner – Outdoor & Child-Led Learning

Willing Care Recruitment Limited

Tooting

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner for a child-centred setting in the United Kingdom. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, planning engaging activities that boost children’s learning, confidence, and development, with a focus on outdoor play.

The role emphasizes small groups, safeguarding, teamwork, and ongoing training, offering clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working within an early years setting.
  • Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
  • A caring, enthusiastic, and nurturing approach.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A genuine passion for child-led learning and outdoor play.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Plan and provide engaging activities that support children's learning, confidence, and development.
  • Encourage children to explore, discover, and learn through play, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Observe, assess, and record children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.
  • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery practice.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team to deliver exceptional early years education.

Skills

EYFS knowledge
Safeguarding knowledge
Child-led learning
Outdoor play
Teamwork
Communication

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated nursery practitioner for a child-centred setting in the United Kingdom. You will deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, planning engaging activities that boost children’s learning, confidence, and development, with a focus on outdoor play.

The role emphasizes small groups, safeguarding, teamwork, and ongoing training, offering clear opportunities for career progression.

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