Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner – Walthamstow

Location: Walthamstow Village, London
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Term time – 39 weeks per year
Hours: 7:45am – 4:15pm

A vibrant and welcoming pre-school in the heart of Walthamstow Village is looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting young children to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Level 3 Early Years qualification, such as NCFE CACHE or Diploma in Early Years
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children aged 9 months to 4 years
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Genuine passion for working with young children
• Good written and spoken English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for children
• Acting as a Key Person for a group of children
• Observing children and planning activities around their individual needs
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS
• Building positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Attending staff meetings and training sessions
• Contributing to the overall smooth running of the setting

Benefits

• £13.25 per hour
• Fully funded opportunities for further training and qualifications
• 30% childcare discount
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress
• Regular staff wellbeing meetings

The setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding checks.