Early Years Practitioner
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
1-2 month contract with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 1-2 month contract with a local authority aimed at delivering high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support childrens development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It ensures a safe inclusive and stimulating environment that promotes learning and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high standard of care and early education in line with EYFS requirements.
- Support the planning and delivery of an engaging inclusive early years curriculum.
- Promote childrens development through age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
- Ensure a safe secure and stimulating environment for all children.
- Contribute to daily weekly and termly planning to meet individual childrens needs and interests.
- Carry out observations and assessments to monitor development and progress.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date developmental records for each child.
- Support the tracking of childrens achievements and next steps.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience working with young children in an early years or childcare setting.
- Experience supporting childrens development and learning.
- Understanding of working with children with additional needs (desirable).
- Experience in observation assessment and record keeping.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Relevant Early Years qualification (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years).
- Paediatric First Aid (desirable or willingness to obtain).
- Safeguarding training (desirable).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 30 hours per week.
- Enhanced DBS required.
- Location: Langtry Rd London Camden NW8 0AJ United Kingdom.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 5th June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To deliver high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Required Education:
To deliver high-quality integrated day care and early education for children from birth to 7 years working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.