Early Years Practitioner - Southwark

Full-Time Early Years Practitioner
Location: Southwark, Greater London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (1 Year)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, depends on experience

A nurturing and welcoming early years setting in Southwark is looking for a motivated and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their school on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for early learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0-5 in line with the EYFS framework
• Support the planning and delivery of engaging activities that promote children''s learning and development
• Observe, assess, and record children''s progress, contributing to individual learning journeys
• Build positive relationships with children, parents/carers, and colleagues
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive learning environment
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

Requirements:

• A minimum a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e.g., CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• A warm, caring, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development
• An enhanced DBS

Why Tempest Education?

• You can choose how you want to be paid, PAYE or Umbrella payroll
• We have been working with schools for over 14 years, with established relationships with schools all over London
• Free CPD including Safeguarding and Behaviour management training
• -500 Referral bonus for successful referrals.
• Online consultation and easy registration process, no need to travel to our office
• Full support to prepare you for your next role in a school.

If you are excited about the opportunity to work in a school that values creativity, inclusivity, and making a difference, please contact Lauren at Tempest Education to apply on (phone number removed) or