Early Years Practitioner


Company:	Ethos Education
Salary:	from £30,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wandsworth
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Early Years Practitioners needed to join the team at this new nursery setting in Battersea!

This supportive and trusted nursery has recently opened a new setting in Battersea, and as an Early Years Practitioner you could be part of the team that builds it up! This is a really lovely setting, with 4 rooms based on age groups, dedicated indoor spaces, and garden access, and it is in a great area with some lovely parks really close by, Battersea Power Station a short walk away, and is easy to get to thanks to local tube and train stations, as well as local buses.

Many benefits are offered at this nursery, including:

• Interest-free season ticket loans to help with your commute

• Cycle to work scheme

• Fully funded further training, including PGCEs

• Discounted childcare

• Bonuses

• Access to an online GP

• Private health insurance

• Counselling and mental health support

• Good pension scheme

• 28 days holiday + 3 full paid training days per year

• Team social events

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be supported by a caring management team at a nursery that has a real focus on staff wellbeing and that understands that early years is hard work that deserves recognition. There are opportunities for career progression as this nursery always aims to promote internally first, and will back you with funded training to achieve this!

This is a full time and permanent position to work Monday-Friday, with the potential for a 4 day week, and the salary is from £30k per annum.

It is essential for this Early Years Practitioner role that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be a key person in a setting that staffs above the minimum ratio, allowing for more time per child and a calmer working day. Your responsibilities will include planning and leading exciting activities, carrying out observations, and building strong relationships with parents and carers through regular communication and updates.

Apply now to further your early years career and join a lovely growing team as an Early Years Practitioner in Battersea! Interviews are happening ASAP.

Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.

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