Early Years Practitioner – Waltham Forest, London

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Waltham Forest, London seeks an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their supportive team from September 2025. This full-time role involves working with children aged 3-5 in Nursery and Reception, contributing to their early educational journey through engaging activities and learning experiences.

Benefits

Education and training opportunities

Great transport links & car park

Career progression and teacher training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in private nurseries or in Early Years within a primary school required.
• Hold Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or a recent child-related degree.
• Must have a passion for working with children in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in Nursery and Reception classes to provide a fun learning environment.
• Assist with phonics, numeracy, and record observations based on the 7 stages of learning.
• Make the children's educational experience fun and engaging.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Friendly

Flexible

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 child related qualification

Child related degree

Job description

Early Years Practitioner – Waltham Forest, London

Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Nursery Nurse looking to work in a primary school Nursery from September 2025?

Or perhaps you are a recent graduate with a child related degree looking to secure a role within a primary school before embarking on your teacher training?

Or maybe you have just completed a recent Level 2 or Level 3 child related qualification and are seeking a role working with children in Early Years?

If you have answered ‘yes’ to one of these questions then Academics want to hear from you ASAP!

A well led and supportive primary school in Waltham Forest, London are on the lookout for an Early Years Practitioner who can join them on a full time basis from September 2025. This role will be to work in Nursery and Reception classes in a mainstream primary school.

This is a full time role (Monday to Friday) and is extremely rewarding should you want to make a real difference to children within Early Years.

* Early Years Practitioner (EYP)
* Waltham Forest, London
* September 2025 start
* Permanent contract available
* Full time – long term role (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm)
* £89- £130 per day (£445-£650 per week)
* Great Transport links & car park
* Education and training opportunities

This really is a fantastic opportunity and this primary school in Waltham Forest, London are looking for someone who is considering a long term career within education or working within Early Years.

You will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment that is perfectly located for commuting via tubes, buses and also car if you drive.

For this Early Years Practitioner role, you must either hold a Level 2 or 3 child related qualification or a recent education related degree or have experience working in private nurseries or in Early Years within a primary school.

This primary school are looking for enthusiastic and friendly Early Years Practitioners who can think on their feet and want to join a dynamic, inclusive and supportive time in this early years department.

You will be working across Nursery & Reception to provide a fun learning environment through play and school work and will be required to assist with phonics, numeracy and record observations based on the 7 stages of learning.

You will be a crucial part to these children’s first stages of their lifelong learning journey, making their experience fun and engaging whilst feeling safe and nurtured.

This is a very well-resourced environment both indoor and outdoor for the children to be able to have the best possible start to their education journey.

You will have access to incredible training including:
- Phonics & Numeracy
- SEN, Safeguarding & behaviour management techniques
as well as fantastic career progression and teacher training opportunities.

You will be working with a fabulous team of EYPs and will be well supported by the teaching and senior leadership team as well as being mentored by the EYFS leader.

Does this sound like the ideal role for you?

Contact Yasmin Boffa @ Academics today on 0203 004 0726 / [e-mail] or click ‘apply’ now!

Early Years Practitioner – Waltham Forest, London