Early Years Practitioner in Kingston upon Thames

Location: Kingston upon Thames, South West London Hours: Part-time, 27.5 hours per week, all year round Start Date: January 2027 About the Role We are seeking enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Practitioners to join a friendly and supportive nursery setting in Kingston upon Thames. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an expanding early years team, helping to provide high-quality care, education and developmental support for children aged 2–5 years. The successful candidates will play an important role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where young children can learn through play, develop their confidence and build positive relationships. There are two part-time shift patterns available: * Morning shift: 7:30am – 1:00pm * Afternoon shift: 12:30pm – 6:00pm Both positions offer 27.5 hours per week, working throughout the year. Key Responsibilities * Provide high-quality care, education and support for children aged 2–5 years. * Plan and support engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development. * Support children's personal, social, emotional and physical development through play-based learning. * Follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. * Maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. * Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues. * Work collaboratively with the wider nursery team to support children's individual needs and wellbeing. Requirements * A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education is essential. * At least one year's experience working in a nursery or childcare setting. * Experience supporting children aged 2–5 years. * Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development. * Strong communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills. * A warm, patient and nurturing approach to working with young children. * Reliability, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. What’s on Offer? * Competitive salary of £24,000–£25,500 per annum, depending on experience. * Part-time hours with year-round employment. * A welcoming and supportive team environment. * Generous holiday entitlement. * Pension scheme and life insurance. * Additional staff wellbeing benefits. * On-site parking and free lunch and refreshments during term time. Safeguarding The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. The setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment