At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's learning and development while creating fun, safe activities.
- Company: Join KidzOK, a friendly preschool with over 23 years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain a recognised qualification while working in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Term-time only role with potential for permanent position and further qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and grow your career in Early Years education.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a genuine interest in child development.
The predicted salary is between 25805 - 31539 £ per year.
Kidz OK is a well-established preschool in Harlow, with over 23 years of experience in Early Years education.
With a friendly, supportive and family-focused team, we provide a welcoming environment where children can develop their confidence, skills and knowledge.
Proud to have achieved two ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgements, we are committed to making preschool accessible to children and families from all backgrounds within the local community, ensuring everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to access quality Early Years education.
Description
Join Kidz OK & learn while you work.
Gain experience supporting children's learning, play and development while working towards a recognised early years qualification, supported by our experienced team, where we invest in people, nurture talent.
A place where you can learn, grow & thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Help plansafe, funactivities that followthe Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) and suit each child’sinterests and needs.
- Create a calm, cosy space (Hygge) for children to learn and play indoors and outdoors.
- Watch how children play and learn, and help plan their next steps.
- Keep records correct, uptodate and private. Finish paperwork on timeand passitto Room Leaders to share with familieswhen needed.
- Keep the nurserysafe, clean and tidy. Putequipment away safely and report concerns straight away.
- Follow nursery rules and legalrequirements for childsafety, privacy, health, personal care and food hygiene.
- Help every child feel included. Set a good example and support their feelings and behaviour, following nursery rules and considering their experiences.
- Adapt activities and help children with additional needs take part in all areas of learning and play.
- Work wellwith colleagues, families, visiting professionals, other organisations, visitors and students.
- Bea key worker and help with daily care, including nappies, toileting and lifting or holding children. Therole includes bending, kneeling and crouching.
- Entry requirements
- You will need good communication skills and be comfortable with creative thinking as a part of a team
- A genuine interest in child development
- Excellent focus and ability to learn on an ongoing basis
- Reliability is paramount to join our team
- Professional and trustworthy
- We are offering both level 2and 3 opportunities. Please note that a Level 2 in Early years is required to be considered for the level 3 appreticeship
Skills required
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Training to be provided
- Early Years Practitioner / Early Years Educator
- Functional Skills, if required
- Things to consider
A DBS check is required.
The role is term-time only.
Applicants must be physically fit and able to meet the physical demands of the role.
Please check your commute time to ensure you can travel to and from work reliably on a long-term basis.
**Future Prospects**- A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.- Opportunities to continue learning and developing within the company.- Potential progression onto a T Level or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
At a glance
Working week Monday to Friday term time only 8:30-3:30 Duration 18 Months Possible start date 21 December 2026 Applications close 7 December 2026 Apprenticeship standard Early years practitioner (Level 2)
- Location
- KIDZ OK LTD
Early Years Building Within Little Parndon School
Harlow
Essex
United Kingdom
CM20 1PU
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