Early Years Practitioner - Primary School - Kensington

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through payroll team

Access to 45+ CPD training courses

Simple online timesheet system

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. in Kensington is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join the school’s EY team. This full-time, long-term role starts January 2027 and involves creating a warm, supportive environment for children in line with the EYFS framework.

You will work closely with a dedicated class teacher and team to support learning, development and wellbeing, building positive relationships with pupils and families in a small Catholic primary setting.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with young children.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Warm, caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Confident supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Work well as part of a close-knit team.
• Available full-time from January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support children within the Early Years setting, creating a happy, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support children's learning, development and wellbeing in line with the EYFS framework.

Skills

Warm demeanor

Team player

Patience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Full-Time | Long-Term | January Start

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a small, welcoming Catholic primary school in the heart of Kensington that is looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their Early Years team. This is a full-time, long-term position starting in January 2027.

The role will involve supporting children within the Early Years setting, helping to create a happy, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to support children's learning, development and wellbeing in line with the EYFS framework.

The school is looking for someone who is warm, enthusiastic and passionate about Early Years, with the ability to build positive relationships with young children and support their individual needs.

The School

This is a small, community-focused Catholic primary school in the heart of Kensington, with a lovely family atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Staff work closely together and know their pupils well, creating a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to flourish.

It's a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a smaller school and wants to become part of a friendly, dedicated team.

Pay £110-£130 per day, depending on experience and qualifications. Pay is processed directly through our payroll team, with no umbrella company deductions.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Have experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Be passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Be warm, caring, patient and enthusiastic.
• Be confident supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Work well as part of a close-knit team.
• Be available full-time from January 2027.

Requirements

• Recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with young children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Professional references.

Why Work with Tradewind?

• Weekly pay through our payroll team.
• Ongoing support from an experienced consultant.
• Access to 45+ CPD training courses.
• Simple online timesheet system.
• Free social and networking events.
• £100 referral bonus.