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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.
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Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities in line with EYFS to support children’s development across all learning areas.
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Act as a key person for a group of children, ensuring their individual needs and development are supported.
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Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate learning journals.
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Build strong partnerships with parents/carers to support children’s development both in nursery and at home.
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Ensure a safe environment through regular risk assessments and adherence to health & safety procedures.
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Promote inclusive practice, ensuring equality, diversity, and individual needs are respected.
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Maintain daily routines while adapting to the individual needs of each child.
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Experience working in an early years or nursery setting.
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Experience of planning and delivering activities in line with the EYFS framework.
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Experience observing and assessing children’s development.
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Experience working in partnership with parents and carers.
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Relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent).
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Good standard of education, including English and Maths.
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Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete).
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First Aid qualification (desirable).
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Working hours: 36 hours per week.
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DBS required.
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Location: Chestnut Grove, Penge, London, SE208PD, United Kingdom.
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We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 5th June 2026, apply ASAP.
To work as part of a team providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can develop to their full potential
