Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Marks Gate Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; GBP 29 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family of nurseries dedicated to providing exceptional early years education. This role as an Early Years Practitioner offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives, fostering their development in a supportive and community-focused environment. With extensive training and a competitive salary, you will thrive in a nurturing setting that values both staff and children. Enjoy generous benefits, including a pension scheme, childcare discounts, and up to 35 days off per year. If you are warm, positive, and eager to help children succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off per year

Leading sector parental leave policies

Access to Headspace app

Shopping discounts

Annual conferences

Team celebration funds

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard and protect children.

Responsibilities

• Support children's development and learning.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit children's learning styles.

Skills

Child Safeguarding

Positive Attitude

Adaptability

Education

Early Years Practitioner Level 3

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Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Marks Gate Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time, East London

Client: London Early Years Foundation LEYF

Location: East London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7eb0b79b138b

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Early Years Practitioner Level 3 - Full Time - Barking, RM6 - £28,808 + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"LEYF has helped my career through ongoing training and support." - Caroline, Early Years Practitioner

We are the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries; a family of 40 nurseries. Our staff love working here because we focus on the child and their family to give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teaching staff—we provide strong in-house training and opportunities for promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused and foster a supportive team environment. When you join us, you become part of a family of nurseries with excellent support networks.

What’s in it for you?

"LEYF gave me the confidence and teaching skills to advance my career." - Victoria, Room Leader

• Extensive training, opportunities for promotion, and a competitive salary for the sector
• Generous pension scheme (7% contribution from us, 1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off per year, including bank holidays, days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time)
• Leading sector parental leave policies
• Additional benefits such as access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conferences, and team celebration funds

A bit about the role

"We are friends, we are like family. We support one another." - Elizabeth, Early Years Practitioner

You love helping children develop and learn. You are warm, positive, and eager to provide the best education to help children succeed in life.

All LEYF nurseries share a unique teaching model, but you will have the creative freedom to adapt your approach to suit how children learn best. Whether visiting the Science Museum, making friends at other LEYF nurseries, or baking with your nursery chef, your focus is always on the children.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• A positive, adaptable, and friendly attitude

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, Marks Gate Nursery and Pre-School offers early years education and childcare for children from birth to five years old. Located near Chadwell Heath station, our nursery features bright, spacious rooms and gardens for different age groups. Our experienced staff believe that variety is key to learning, making each day unique. Children enjoy activities like dialogic reading, woodworking, cooking, yoga, wildlife spotting, and climbing trees at Hainault Park. Families participate in tea parties and world cuisine tasting days. We also support families in need through our food bank.

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Contact our friendly recruitment team today— we look forward to hearing from you.