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Nursery Practitioner

LJ Recruitment


Job Location:

Tonbridge - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 28000 - 29200
Posted: 15 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 12 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WERE HIRING!
Early Years Educator

Help little minds grow learn and thrive!

Are you passionate about early years education Do you love helping children develop discover new things and build confidence

Were looking for a warm enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team and help create a happy safe nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can reach their full potential.

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay: 14.00 per hour

  • Hours: 35-40 hours per week

  • Supportive team environment

  • The opportunity to make a real difference in childrens lives every day

Reporting to: Room Lead

About the Role

As an Early Years Educator you will play an important role in supporting childrens learning development and wellbeing. You will take responsibility for a key group of children helping them feel safe valued and confident while encouraging their curiosity creativity and love of learning.

Working closely with colleagues and families you will contribute to a positive inclusive environment in which every child is supported to flourish.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Support childrens individual learning development and wellbeing in line with the EYFS framework.

  • Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity creativity and confidence.

  • Build warm positive relationships with children parents carers and colleagues.

  • Monitor childrens progress through observations assessments and developmental records.

  • Prepare accurate developmental reports and maintain records using the settings online system.

  • Promote positive behaviour social skills and inclusive practice.

  • Ensure childrens safety health and wellbeing including awareness of allergies dietary requirements and medical needs.

  • Follow safeguarding procedures health and safety policies hygiene standards and risk assessments.

  • Work collaboratively with the wider team to maintain a high-quality early years environment.

  • Contribute positively to the settings ethos values and continuous improvement.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants MUST have:

  • A recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification or above.

  • GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.

  • Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

What Were Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A good understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.

  • A caring patient and child-centred approach.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.

  • The ability to create fun stimulating and meaningful learning experiences.

  • A positive proactive and flexible attitude.

  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

  • A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting childrens welfare.

  • Professionalism confidentiality and a commitment to high standards of care.

Give Children the Best Start in Life!

If you are enthusiastic about early years education and want to make a positive difference every day we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and help every child learn grow and shine!

To apply: Please send us your CV and a brief introduction about yourself.