6 months contract with a local authority

Rate: £ 129.62 per day umbrella

Summary

• We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to become part of our Early Years Team on a 6-month contract with a local authority. The role offers a daily rate of £129.62 under an umbrella arrangement. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and education in a secure, engaging, and nurturing setting, enabling children to flourish and achieve their full potential.
  

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a secure, caring, and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years.
  
• Design, implement, and assess engaging activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  
• Foster the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of children.
  
• Tailor activities to accommodate the unique needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
  
• Monitor, evaluate, and document children's progress and accomplishments.
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working or volunteering in a nursery, preschool, or early years environment.
  
• Experience in supporting children aged 0-5 years.
  
• Competence in observing and documenting children's developmental progress.
  
• Experience collaborating with parents and caregivers.
  

Essential Qualifications

• A recognized and relevant Level 3 Early Years/Childcare Qualification (or higher).
  
• Substantial experience in an early years setting.
  
• A current Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 36 hours per week.
  
• Location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD, United Kingdom.
  
• The nursery operates from 8 am to 6 pm, with shifts varying between early, middle, or late to meet nursery needs.
  
• A DBS check is required.
  
• Payments are processed bi-weekly.
  
• The application deadline is 30th September 2026. Please apply as soon as possible.