Job Description:

Early Years Practitioner – Maidenhead

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Start Date: As soon as possible

Make a difference in the early years of a child's life

We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team in Maidenhead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young children and wants to contribute to creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can learn, develop and reach their full potential.

About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for children aged 0–5.

• Plan and support fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities.

• Encourage children's curiosity, confidence, independence and creativity.

• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Carry out observations and contribute to children's learning journeys and development.

• Support children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.

• Promote positive behaviour through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.

• Ensure the learning environment is safe, stimulating and welcoming.

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated early years team.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Caring, patient and genuinely passionate about working with young children.

• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to providing high-quality early education.

• A confident communicator with children, families and colleagues.

• Reliable, professional and able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Positive and willing to learn and develop professionally.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

An Early Years qualification at Level 2 or Level 3 is desirable, although candidates with relevant experience and a strong passion for working in early years are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Opportunities to progress within your early years career.

• A welcoming and inclusive team.

• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference to young children's lives.

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Maidenhead, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you would be a great addition to our team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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