Nursery Practitioner

6-month contract with a local authority Summary Join our nursery team on a 6-month contract with a local authority to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children to reach their full potential. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality early years care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

You will build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and professionals.

Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities in line with EYFS to support children’s development across all learning areas. Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs and development are supported. Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate learning journals.

Build strong partnerships with parents/carers to support children’s development both in nursery and at home. Ensure a safe environment through regular risk assessments and adherence to health & safety procedures. Promote inclusive practice, ensuring equality, diversity, and individual needs are respected. Maintain daily routines while adapting to the individual needs of each child.

Essential Experience Required Experience working in an early years or nursery setting. Experience of planning and delivering activities in line with the EYFS framework. Experience observing and assessing children’s development. Experience working in partnership with parents and carers. Essential Qualifications Required Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent).

Good standard of education, including English and Maths. Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete). First Aid qualification (desirable). Additional Information Working hours: 36 hours per week. DBS required. Location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD, United Kingdom. We work on a bi-weekly schedule. The role closes on 5th June 2026, apply ASAP.