Early Years Practitioner - Part Time

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA; London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading local council as an Early Years Practitioner and make a difference in children's lives. You will work with young children, creating a safe and stimulating environment that fosters their development. Enjoy support from a dedicated team and access training opportunities to enhance your skills as you build your career in early years education.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with children aged 0-5 in a nursery or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
• Adapt activities based on individual children's needs.
• Contribute ideas and reflect on nursery practices.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Team Player

Job description

Help little ones feel safe, supported and ready to explore the world

Help little ones feel safe, supported and ready to explore the world

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll be part of a warm, welcoming team giving children the very best start in life. Whether it's supporting play, sharing a story or preparing activity resources, you will make children feel safe, secure, confident and engaged.

Working Style:

You'll be based in the Borough for two and a half days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. You'll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents' lives.

What you'll be doing:

You'll work with children aged 0-5, helping to create a learning rich, stimulating space where every child feels happy, included and able to thrive. From setting up activities and supporting daily routines to facilitating play-based learning, you'll bring care and consistency to every child's day.

You'll organise resources, support group work or adapt activities accordingly so all children thrive. You'll get to know each child's particular needs, interests and background, and use that information to support them to reach the best possible outcomes.

As part of a supportive nursery team, you'll contribute ideas and reflect on what's working. You'll follow the nursery's policies and practices, including safeguarding and health and safety, and help make sure every child has a positive all-round experience.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who truly enjoys playing with and caring for young children - someone calm, caring and full of enthusiasm for their development.

You'll have some recent experience working with children aged 0-5, either in a nursery, as a childminder, or in another early years setting.

You'll be pro-active about getting involved in all aspects of nursery life - from playing on the floor to helping a child settle in after drop-off.

Good communication is key: you'll work closely with colleagues and families, and you'll need to actively listen, adapt and build strong relationships.

You'll bring a positive, can-do attitude and be ready to support children with a range of needs and backgrounds - who require warmth, commitment and consistency.

Being present, dependable and ready to muck in as a reliable team player.

You don't need a formal qualification, but knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted standards and child development will help. A DBS check will be required, and a first aid certificate would be a bonus.

Why join us

At RBKC, we invest in our people, communities and our future.

You'll join a friendly, long-standing team who'll support you from day one. You'll have access to training and development opportunities tailored to your role, and the chance to grow skills at your own pace.

This is a great place to build your experience and confidence in early years, with space to develop and explore new responsibilities. Above all, you'll be doing meaningful work in your local community - that truly makes a difference.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

Interview Details and Role Requirements

Interviews will be held 24th July 2025

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Clare Gardens Nursery - 349 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EG - 1 part time role, this will be 2 ½ days a week - Half day Wednesday, full day Thursday, Friday.

St Quintin's Nursery - 90 Highlever Rd, London W10 6PN - - 1 part time role, this will be 2 ½ days a week - Monday, Tuesday full days, Friday half day.

The half days will be afternoons for 3.6 hours starting at 2pm.

Ready to join us?

We're all in - are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.