EYFS Practitioner — Nursery & Reception, Long-Term Role

Senploy; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Harrow is looking for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their Nursery and Reception team on a long-term basis, with a genuine view to permanent for the right person.

You'll be working alongside the EYFS teacher and a supportive team of practitioners, leading small group work, supporting continuous provision indoors and out, and playing a key part in the day-to-day care and development of children aged 3-5.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (CACHE, NNEB, EYE or equivalent) – essential.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 in a school or nursery.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS framework and how children learn through play.
• Warm, patient and proactive with genuine energy for early years.
• Strong communication skills and a real team-player approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Two references covering the last two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the EYFS framework across Nursery and Reception.
• Lead focused activities with individuals and small groups, indoors and outside.
• Support children's personal care, wellbeing, routines and independence.
• Work closely with the class teacher and, where needed, with children who have additional needs.
• Help to create a stimulating, safe and well‑organised learning environment.
• Build warm, professional relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Team-player

EYFS knowledge

Strong communication

Warm and patient

Proactive in early years

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare

Job description

A welcoming primary school in Harrow is looking for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join their Nursery and Reception team on a long-term basis, with a genuine view to permanent for the right person.

You'll be working alongside the EYFS teacher and a supportive team of practitioners, leading small group work, supporting continuous provision indoors and out, and playing a key part in the day-to-day care and development of children aged 3-5.