337 early years professional jobs found

Interim Area Nursery Manager – Glasgow Area Salary: £50,000 + Company Car + Benefits Hours: 40 hours per week We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Area Nursery Manager to support and lead a group of up to six nurseries across the Glasgow area. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated early years professional with proven multi-site leadership experience to make a real impact on the quality of early learning and childcare provision. About the Role As Interim Area Nursery Manager, you will oversee the operational and educational performance of multiple nursery settings, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and learning outcomes for children aged 0–5 years. You will work closely with nursery managers and teams to drive continuous improvement, support staff development, and maintain strong relationships with families and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Provide effective leadership and support across up to six nursery settings *...

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Reception | Haringey (September 2026 Start) Position: Early Years Teaching Assistant (Reception) Start Date: September 2026 Location: Haringey, North London Hours: 08:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, full academic year Are you a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years professional looking to support young learners at the very start of their school journey? We are delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Haringey that is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support within a Reception class from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a lovely school community where children are at the heart of everything they do. The school prides itself on creating a warm, supportive environment for both pupils and staff, with a Senior Leadership Team who are approachable, encouraging, and committed to staff wellbeing. Role Overview Position: Early Years Teaching...

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Summer Term Contract Guildford | Term-Time Only (TTO) We are a warm and welcoming school-based nursery based in Guildford, seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team for the Summer Term on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate practitioner who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and making a real difference in children's early development. The Role Supporting the learning, development, and care of children in line with the EYFS framework Taking on Key Person responsibilities, including overseeing a small cohort of children Completing observations, assessments, and relevant paperwork Planning and contributing to engaging, child-led activities Working collaboratively with colleagues and communicating effectively with parents PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment) time will be provided. Working Hours (Term-Time Only) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday...

As a Level 5 Nursery Assistant, you will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging, child-centred activities in line with the EYFS framework. You will support children's learning, development, and well-being while working collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of high-quality EYFS provision and learning activities. Plan and lead age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. Observe, assess, and contribute to children's learning and development records. Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and communication skills. Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Support less experienced staff and contribute to best practice within the setting. Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety policies are followed at all times. Requirements: Level 5 qualification in Early Years or Childcare. Diploma in Early Years Foundation Stage...

As a Level 5 Nursery Assistant, you will play a key role in planning and delivering engaging, child-centred activities in line with the EYFS framework. You will support children's learning, development, and well-being while working collaboratively with colleagues to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of high-quality EYFS provision and learning activities. Plan and lead age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences. Observe, assess, and contribute to children's learning and development records. Promote children's social, emotional, physical, and communication skills. Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Support less experienced staff and contribute to best practice within the setting. Ensure safeguarding, health, and safety policies are followed at all times. Requirements: Level 5 qualification in Early Years or Childcare. Diploma in Early Years Foundation Stage...

Early Years Educators (Level 2 or 3) Wanted! Join Our Pre-School in Stockton! Are you a dedicated and passionate Level 2 or 3 Early Years professional ready to inspire and nurture young minds? We're seeking two enthusiastic Early Years Educators to join our welcoming pre-school setting in Stockton-on-Tees, starting immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a stimulating and supportive environment where every child can flourish. About the Role: You'll be working full-time on temporary contract, this setting is open all year round: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, playing a crucial role in the development and education of our pre-school children. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure,...

Early Years Educator - Primary School - Early Years 0-3 years old | Islington, North London Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years professional looking for a rewarding new opportunity? We are delighted to be working with a welcoming Children's Centre based within a primary school in Islington that is seeking a committed Early Years Educator to join their supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality early education in line with the EYFS, within a nurturing and inclusive environment. The setting places children's wellbeing, development, and early learning experiences at the heart of everything they do. Staff are encouraged to bring creativity, warmth, and confidence into their practice, supporting children to thrive through engaging, play-based learning. Role Overview Position: Early Years Educator Start Date: ASAP Location: Islington, North London Pay: £16.42 - £17.05 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 08:30am - 4:30pm Contract: Full-time, 5 days...

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. Early Years Teacher - Full Time, supply Ipswich Start Date: End of April Full-Time Position, supply. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive primary school in Ipswich for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis starting at the end of April. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early years professional who is committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment for young children within a primary school setting. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework Support children's development across all areas of learning Create a safe, inclusive, and positive classroom environment Monitor and assess pupils' progress, maintaining accurate records Build strong relationships...

Teaching Assistant Early Years/Reception Havering (Hornchurch) April 2026 Are you an experienced teaching assistant looking for an opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful impact each day? Do you have previous experience working within early years/reception? Do you have a passion for working in the early years and contributing to laying down the positive foundations and learning first learning experiences of young children? If so, this may be the role for you! SANZA Teaching Agency are recruiting on behalf of an excellent primary school in Havering (Hornchurch). They are looking for a teaching assistant to work in the early years/reception. The role will be a mix of 1:1 work (supporting students with Autism), and general teaching assistant. The role starts in April 2026 until July 2026, with extension from September 2026 for the 2026/2027 academic year. About you: Would ideally hold a minimum CACHE Level 3 early years qualification ie be a qualified nursery...

Job Title: Nursery Room Leader (Temporary) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Start Date: Immediate Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate early years professional to lead a room, support staff, and provide high-quality care and education for children in a nurturing environment. This is a temporary contract while a permanent staff member is hired. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a designated nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment Plan, implement, and evaluate engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Support and mentor room staff, promoting teamwork and professional development Monitor and record children’s development, maintaining accurate observations and assessments Build strong relationships with parents/carers and communicate effectively about children’s progress Ensure safeguarding,...

Nursery Bank Staff Required Across Sefton – Join Our EYFS Team! Are you an enthusiastic and caring Early Years professional looking for flexible work within local nursery and EYFS settings? Teaching Personnel is expanding our bank of Nursery Practitioners across Sefton due to high demand for the upcoming 2025/26 academic year, and we’d love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting EYFS Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, and Nursery Bank Staff to support a range of early years provisions. Whether you’re newly qualified, returning to the sector, or looking to gain more experience, we can offer you consistent, flexible work that suits your lifestyle. Why Join Teaching Personnel? As part of our Early Years team, you will have access to fully funded and discounted training and professional development, including: Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification EYFS Accidents & Injuries Training Early Years Learning, Teaching & Assessment Course Synthetic Phonics Training...

Early Years Educator Opportunities - September Start Are you a passionate and nurturing Early Years professional looking for your next opportunity? Sanza Teaching Agency, a sister company of Tradewind Recruitment, is currently recruiting Early Years Educators for full-time roles starting this September across London. We are working with a range of fantastic settings, including: Nurseries Children's Centres Early Years provisions within Primary Schools Nursery schoolsThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in children's early development while gaining valuable experience in supportive and welcoming environments. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we have local opportunities to suit you. We are looking for candidates with relevant Early Years qualifications, such as: CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and Education CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator) NVQ Level 2/3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development...

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth running of the setting. You will help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and education, and ensure children receive a safe, nurturing, and stimulating early years experience in line with the EYFS framework. Key Responsibilities: Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the setting. Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality early years provision. Support staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development. Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health, and safety standards are met. Oversee planning, observations, and assessments across the setting. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals. Step into the Manager role when required. Requirements: Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Level 5 desirable). Experience in a senior nursery role (e.g. Room Leader or Deputy Manager). Strong knowledge of the...

About the Role We are currently seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner with Paediatric First Aid to join a friendly and supportive nursery setting in Brixton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children. Key Responsibilities Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities Carry out observations and contribute to learning journals Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Work collaboratively with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards at all times Requirements Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) Valid Paediatric First Aid certificate Experience working in a nursery or early years setting Strong...

A well-established and welcoming Nursery School Federation in Bristol is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing in a nurturing and inclusive environment. About the Role: As an Early Years Practitioner, you will: - Support the learning and holistic development of children within the setting - Take responsibility for a designated key group of children - Contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences - Support children’s physical, social, emotional and cultural development - Work closely with parents, carers and external professionals - Assist in writing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) - Deliver targeted learning programmes under guidance - Maintain high standards of hygiene, welfare and safeguarding - Provide first aid support...

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several well-established private day nurseries across Rotherham, all of which provide high-quality care and early education. These settings create warm, nurturing environments where children aged 0–4 are encouraged to learn, explore and develop through engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to their individual needs and interests. We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Assistants to provide flexible, day-to-day cover across these nurseries, supporting with staff absence and annual leave. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are adaptable, reliable and confident stepping into new settings while maintaining a high standard of care. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring children feel safe, supported and always engaged. You will work collaboratively with existing teams, bringing a positive attitude and a hands-on approach to every setting you...

We’re Hiring: Level 3 Childcare Teaching Assistants & Nursery Practitioners Location: Solihull – B90 and surrounding areas  Setting: Private Nurseries ⏰ Hours: Full-time & Part-time available Are you an experienced Level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a high-quality nursery setting? We’re recruiting passionate early years professionals to work across friendly, well-established private nurseries in the B90 area. The Role You’ll support children aged 0–5 in their learning, development, and wellbeing, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in line with the EYFS framework. Key Responsibilities Supporting children’s learning and development Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities Creating a safe, inclusive, and caring environment Observing, assessing, and recording children’s progress Working closely with nursery staff, parents, and carers Following safeguarding,...

Early Years Professionals - Join Our Growing Nursery Team Location: Tradewind currently work with a number of EYFS and Nursery Settings across Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley Contract: Full Time / Short Term Cover / Daily Cover Salary: £90 - £120 per day depending on experience and Qualifications Start Date: 13/04/2026 Are you passionate about working within Early Years? Here at Tradewind we are looking for dedicated and nurturing EYFS professionals to join our team supporting Nursery and Early Years setting across The London Borough of Greenwich. We Offer - Competitive Salary - Ongoing CPD - Supportive consultants - Weekly Pay via PAYE - Work to suit your requirements What We Are Looking For - Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification with EYFS - Teaching Assistants with EYFS experience - Qualified Room Leaders and Nursery Nurses - Candidates who are flexible, committed and caring If you are interested in the above please email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone...

This is a fantastic opportunity for Early Years professionals who are looking for flexibility, variety, and competitive pay while continuing to do what they love, supporting young children during their most important developmental years. The Role: Working on an ad-hoc basis to cover short- and long-term absences Supporting children aged 0-5 in line with the EYFS framework Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment Working collaboratively with nursery teams Following safeguarding and nursery policies at all times Requirements: A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) Recent experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting A genuine passion for Early Years education Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply through Academics) Strong communication and teamwork skills What We Offer: £14.50+ per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience Flexible work to suit your availability Opportunities across a variety of nurseries Ongoing...

This is a fantastic opportunity for Early Years professionals who are looking for flexibility, variety, and competitive pay while continuing to do what they love supporting young children during their most important developmental years. The Role: Working on an ad-hoc basis to cover short- and long-term absences Supporting children aged 0-5 in line with the EYFS framework Creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment Working collaboratively with nursery teams Following safeguarding and nursery policies at all times Requirements: A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 2 or Level 3) Recent experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting A genuine passion for Early Years education Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply through Academics) Strong communication and teamwork skills What We Offer: £14.50+ per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience Flexible work to suit your availability Easy Booking system Opportunities across a variety of...