Early Years Practitioner


Company:	Ethos Education
Salary:	£26,000 to £30,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Merton
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

Further your early years career as an Early Years Practitioner in Wimbledon!

This welcoming nursery in South West London is now looking for a caring and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join the team, working full-time in a permanent position.

What makes this nursery a great place to work?

• Supportive management team who care about your wellbeing

• Bonuses paid throughout the year

• Further training provided, fully funded by the nursery

• Career progression opportunities

• Sensory room and other specialised rooms

• Private outdoor garden for extended learning and play

• Friendly, sociable team, with regular team events

• Competitive salary starting at £26k per annum

• 28 days of holiday, with extra days per year you work

• Family-feel atmosphere

As an Early Years Practitioner, prior experience working within early years is essential, and it is required that you hold a relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification.

Your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include:

• Supporting key children

• Carrying out observations and tracking progress

• Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children

• Assisting children with development of early reading and early maths skills

• Supporting children's physical, emotional, social and intellectual development

• Working collaboratively with your colleagues in the running of activities and organisation of the room

A passion for working with young children and a good understanding of the EYFS framework is needed for this role, and good communication and interpersonal skills is very important.

Located in Wimbledon, this nursery is very easy to reach thanks to excellent transport links - buses, trains, tubes and trams - as well as staff parking and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are a passionate Early Years Practitioner keen to make a difference and shape children's lives, we would love to hear from you - apply now! Interviews are taking place 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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