Nursery Practitioner

Posted 14 days 10 hours ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

Permanent
Part Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 01/06/2026

Job Information

Education / Training

City Penge

Province Bromley

Postal Code SE20

Job Description 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).
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.