Primary School Early Years Practitioner

Academics Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in London is seeking a qualified Primary School Early Years Practitioner to join them for a full-time role starting in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, experience with children aged 3-5, and the enthusiasm to create a stimulating learning environment. Responsibilities include supporting development, fostering relationships, and improving the Early Years Curriculum. Competitive pay and training opportunities are available.

Benefits

Good transport links

Excellent education and training opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or nursery setting.
• Understanding the principles and practices of early childhood education.
• Effectively communicating with children, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Creating a stimulating & safe environment for children.
• Supporting children's learning & development through tailored activities.
• Fostering positive relationships with children and parents.
• Recognizing and responding to potential safeguarding concerns.
• Improving the Early Years Curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Communication and interpersonal skills

Observation and assessment skills

Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Primary School Early Years Practitioner

Are you passionate about working with children in Early Years (ages 3-5)?

Do you have experience working with children in a school or nursery setting?

Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification that relates to working with children?

Are you seeking a role for the new academic year (September 2025)?

A primary school in Redbridge, London are seeking a qualified Primary School Early Years Practitioner to join them in September on a full time, long term contract until at least July 2026.

For this role, you must hold either a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. They are open to people with a degree in Early Years, Childcare or Education.

Primary School Early Years Practitioner
Redbridge, London
September 2025 start
Long term contract till at least July 2026
90 - 120 per day (weekly pay)
Term time only - Monday to Friday 8:30-4pm
Parking available
Good transport links
Excellent education and training opportunities

This primary school in Redbridge, London are looking for an Early Years Practitioner to work with children across Nursery and Reception (ages 3 to 5) to assist and focus on supporting children development and learning across various areas including social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating a stimulating & safe environment: This includes planning and delivering engaging activities and ensuring safety of children in line with keeping children safe in education guidelines
• Support childrens learning & development: Observe and assess childrens progress, tailoring activities to meet individual needs and postering a love of learning
• Fostering positive relationships: Building trust & attachments with children as well as working collaboratively with parents and other professionals
• Safeguarding children: You are responsible for recognising and responding to any potential safeguarding concerns
• Developing and improving the Early Years Curriculum: Ensuring activities align with the Early Years Framework and promote holistic development

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of the EYFS framework: Understanding the principles and practices of early childhood education.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Effectively communicating with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observation and assessment skills: Monitoring children's progress and identifying areas for support.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm: Creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

This Redbridge, London primary school would like Child related qualifications to be successful for this role. If you have experience without the qualification and would be willing to undertake a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification then this school could offer this too.

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'apply' now or contact Yasmin

Primary School Early Years Practitioner