Job Description

Early Years Practitioner Opportunity - 4 Days per week.

Salary:

Circa 13.00 per hour / 27,000 per annum (depending on experience, qualifications, and age)

Apply today by sending your CV to:

belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk*

We are seeking a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our excellent nursery here in South East,

London SE23.

We are a well established and highly respected independent nursery with the same owner for over 20 years. High quality working practices and good team, with staff training provided.

Train station is a few minutes' walk from nursery with good links from Croydon, London Bridge and East London, Crystal Palace, Catford, Dulwich and more!

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development Excellent local transport links (train and bus) Staff lunches cooked onsite daily Pension scheme Loyalty annual leave entitlement 30% childcare discount Staff social events and annual Christmas party Onsite mental health first aider

Hours

40 hours across 4 days Shifts between 8am-6pm Not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants*

Responsibilities

Provide high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment Implement daily routines and engaging activities Ensure children's safety, wellbeing, and developmental progress

About You

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)

1+ year experience as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and ratio requirements Ability to plan fun, engaging, child-led activities Friendly, approachable, and confident working within a team Excellent communication skills with families Eligible to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're a dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact, please apply today by sending your CV to:

belle@smileys-childcare.co.uk

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

What is your own email and mobile to contact for interview please? Do you have the right to work in the UK and 2 years childcare work experience? Please confirm you can work: 40 hours per week (4 days) Shifts between 8am- 6pm? Please confirm which Early Years Childcare qualification you hold? (L2+ essential to apply) When would you be free to come in and meet us for an interview? Do you drive or would be using public transport to us? - Please provide your postcode.
Work Location: In person