Nursery Practitioner

We are looking for a fun enthusiastic practitioner to work with children aged 1-3 years old. To join a friendly team offering homely childcare. Small adult child ratio. 4 1/2 days working week. Qualified level 3 full and relevant practitioner. September’ start.

Location: London, UK Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary Salary: £25,000-28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Reports to: Nursery Manager / Room Leader Job Overview: We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Nursery Assistant to join our team in London. You will support the daily care and education of children aged 0–5 years, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about early years education and child development. Key Responsibilities: Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Assist in the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities. Supervise children during play, meals, rest, and outings. Promote positive behaviour and ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children. Help with feeding, nappy changing, and toileting in line with hygiene policies. Maintain accurate records of children’s development and progress. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff. Keep the nursery clean, tidy, and organised. Attend team meetings and training as required. Requirements: Experience working with young children (in a nursery or similar setting). Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification (desirable but not essential). Knowledge of the EYFS framework. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with children. What We Offer: Competitive salary. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive team and leadership. Opportunities for career progression. A fun and inclusive working environment.

Join Our Happy Journeys Family as a Nursery Practitioner. Start fresh in 2025 with a rewarding role that makes a difference every day. Are you ready for a new beginning in 2025? Happy Journeys is growing, and we’re excited to welcome passionate, dedicated Nursery Practitioners to our beautiful, spacious nursery—established in August 2019 and continuing to flourish. At Happy Journeys, our ethos—Nature, Nurture, Nourish—is the heartbeat of everything we do. We provide a safe, inspiring space for children to grow, play, and explore, while supporting the health and well-being of our entire community. We’re seeking enthusiastic educators who: Have a genuine passion for early childhood education. Thrive in a collaborative team environment. Deliver outstanding care and engaging learning experiences. Serve as positive role models for young children. Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Have solid knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Love to sing, dance, get messy with sensory play, and bring joy to every day. Minimum qualification required: Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent). Why Join Happy Journeys? We value our team and offer a supportive, fun, and rewarding working environment with a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive pay Discounts on cinema tickets, coffee, and more through our healthcare plan Free hot lunches and fresh fruit daily Gym membership discounts Amazing CPD opportunities and a fun-filled training week Regular team-building events Free uniform An extra day off on your birthday 28 days holiday (including public holidays) Employer pension contributions Staff childcare discount 3 days paid sick leave after probation Job Details: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Location: On-site (in person) Expected Start Date: June 2025 If you're an enthusiastic, caring, and playful practitioner looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for an informal chat and take the first step toward an exciting new journey. Apply today and help shape the future—one happy child at a time. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Private medical insurance

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in SW6. You will play a key role in providing exceptional care and education for children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes their development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic about early years education and committed to delivering high-quality childcare. Nursery Assistants, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Room Leaders, Senior Nursery Practitioners all welcome to apply! Key Responsibilities:Childcare and Education Provide high-quality care and education to children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging and age-appropriate learning activities. Monitor and document children’s progress through observations, learning journeys, and assessments. Support the development of children’s social, physical, and emotional skills. Health and Safety Ensure a safe and secure environment for all children by adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures. Conduct daily checks and risk assessments to maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized environment. Promote health and hygiene practices, including meal supervision and supporting toileting routines. Parental Engagement Build positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers. Provide regular feedback to parents about their child’s progress, milestones, and daily activities. Address any concerns or queries from parents professionally and empathetically. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and deliver high-quality childcare services. Participate actively in team meetings, training sessions, and nursery events. Support the Nursery Manager and senior staff in maintaining smooth daily operations. Qualifications and Experience:Essential:Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent qualification. Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development. Previous experience working in an early years setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols. Paediatric First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Little Footsteps has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager who is passionate about delivering high quality services to children. Main activities: • Overall day to day management responsibility for the nursery. • To be responsible for the efficient running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high quality service. • To ensure that the nursery provides a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times. • To ensure that the nursery plans an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress. • To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times. • To manage, supervise and support the nursery staff. • To work as a member of the team to contribute to the childcare and help deliver the Early Years Curriculum. • To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families. • To ensure all staff understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies. • Take responsibility for planning, which ensures each child is working towards their early learning goals. • To organise and participate in the key person system. • To conduct staff appraisals and supervisions as appropriate and to identify staff training needs. • To ensure all records are properly maintained in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Charity. • To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement. • To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director • To maintain accurate records for the nursery and produce management information as required.

Position: Agency Nursery Assistant for various nursery settings. Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification Hours: Our nurseries operate Monday to Friday from 7.00am until 6.30pm. Hours are allocated to staff as required by our nurseries. Flexible job role working various early years settings within your local area, pick and choose your days however we ask that you can do a minimum of one full day! Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities. Evolve Within Recruitment is a family run business where people really matter, feel valued and have a voice. We aim to encourage our staff to maximise your potential! We are a highly reviewed and credible early years recruitment agency with over 20 years within this field. Our consultants are personable, professional and will always work above and beyond for you. Here at Evolve Within Recruitment we have a quick and efficient registration process using state of the art technology alongside a dedicated sign up consultant who will help at all stages. Update availability and accept and reject bookings via our app, track payments and much more! Benefits include: Hourly Rate: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour dependent on childcare qualification. Excellent working conditions. Opportunities to work in several different nurseries. Access to the best equipment/resources. Day to day support from a strong management team. Pay rise opportunities + Bonus opportunities. Employee of the month scheme. Weekly pay The ideal Agency Nursery Assistant candidate must have: A passion for working with young children (from 0-5 years). Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to use initiative. A passion for the Early Years. Qualified in Early years either Level 2 or 3 OR UNQ (Minimum 6 months experience within a nursery) Availability to work at least one day a week 8:00am – 6:00pm. Willing to travel up to 45 minutes from home. Responsibilities: Assist in the care and supervision of children in the nursery Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to play and learn Engage children in age-appropriate activities and play Assist with diaper changes and potty training as needed Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the nursery area Communicate with parents regarding their child's day and any concerns or updates - Successful applicants will be subject to our safer recruitment pre-employment process* - Evolve Within Recruitment are an Equal Opportunities Employer *