Nursery Practitioner

Education Matters Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Matters Group in Hounslow is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to support children learning and development in a caring environment.

You will help create a safe, nurturing setting where children can learn through play and age-appropriate activities, while safeguarding and promoting welfare. Open to part-time applicants; unqualified applicants cannot be considered.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification essential.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and support engaging activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification

Job description

Join a welcoming nursery as a qualified Early Years Practitioner, supporting children to learn, grow and thrive in a caring environment.

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly nursery team in Hounslow. You will help create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop through play and engaging activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and support engaging activities that promote learning and development.
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Work effectively as part of the nursery team

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Nursery qualification – essential.
• Previous experience working in an early years or nursery setting - advantageous
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Unqualified applicants cannot be considered for this position.
• Open to part time

If you are a qualified Level 2 or 3 practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity in Hounslow, we would love to hear from you.