Early Years Practitioner


Company:	Ethos Education
Salary:	£26,000 to £30,000 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barking and Dagenham
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Nov 2026

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Summary

Early Years Practitioner - ASAP start - Dagenham

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this wonderful nursery in Dagenham.

This is a warm and nurturing setting that aims to provide a comforting home from home environment, with a very supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff. As this is a small, growing setting, you will be joining a friendly team of staff who are all likeminded and committed to good early years education and children's safety and wellbeing. There are opportunities for career development and further training funded by the nursery.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will work as a key person, building close relationships with your key children and their family, getting to know and understanding their interests, routines, strengths and any areas they need support, in order to plan for next steps and support their development.

Your responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include:

• Carrying out observations and tracking key children's progress

• Planning and delivering engaging and stimulating activities

• Encouraging and supporting child-led play

• Nurturing children's curiosity

• Assisting with development of early literacy and maths skills

• Supporting communication skills and personal, social, emotional and physical development

It is essential for this Early Years Practitioner role that you hold at least a Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have previous experience working in an early years setting.

This is a full time and permanent position to start ASAP and to work 40 hours a week all year round, with a good holiday scheme. Salary would be from £26k-£30k per annum.

Located in Dagenham, this nursery is easy to reach thanks to great transport links, including local tube stations and multiple bus routes, and parking is available.

Make a difference and further your career as an Early Years Practitioner in a growing setting, 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.