EYFS Practitioner: Inspire Curiosity & Growth

1st Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

CPD opportunities

Supervision and mentoring

Online training resources

Job summary

1st Staff is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality provision in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters. The role involves designing engaging learning experiences, observing and assessing children, and supporting safeguarding and welfare requirements.

This full-time in-person position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous professional development, mentoring, and access to online training resources.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Current DBS check (ideally).
• Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ambitious learning experiences aligned with the EYFS seven areas of learning.
• Deliver the curriculum in a sequenced way that builds on children's prior knowledge.
• Support children to develop their cultural capital through rich and varied experiences.
• Maintain detailed observations and assessments using Birth to 5 Matters guidance.
• Identify and support children with additional needs, working with the SENCO as required.
• Foster positive learning behaviours and self-regulation skills.
• Support children to become resilient, confident, and independent learners.
• Implement consistent behaviour management strategies aligned with the settings policies.
• Promote British Values through everyday practice.
• Contribute to self-evaluation processes and professional development.

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent

Tools

DBS check (ideally)

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

1st Staff is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to deliver high-quality provision in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters. The role involves designing engaging learning experiences, observing and assessing children, and supporting safeguarding and welfare requirements.

This full-time in-person position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for continuous professional development, mentoring, and access to online training resources.