EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
12-month Contract (Possibility Of Extension)
Part Time - All Year Round
Post Title: Early Years Practitioner- Camberwell and Dulwich Locality
Grade: Hay Grade 6 – Scale 9 – 19 (£32,907 - £38,070) pro rota
Camberwell & Dulwich Children and Family Hub provide services for children and their families. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, a committed family focused worker to help us achieve great things. Across the locality there are areas characterised by high levels of need and family movement in which communities are changing and challenging, yet vibrant.
The role will be to work with other early year's team members to plan, implement and deliver a range of high-quality innovative opportunities for young children and families to develop and foster their learning and creativity. With a sound understanding of Safeguarding and the EYFS all members of the team are committed to providing a high-quality service to delivery school readiness, parenting and aspirations and child development. In addition, we expect all members of the team to develop and maintain effective working partnerships with all stake holders which include parents, Health Services and Early Help Practitioners.
We are forward looking, ambitious with a commitment to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operate. If you share these values and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Applicants for Early Years practitioner must hold a level 3 in NVQ Childcare or equivalent.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who:
* Experience of working with children under 5 years
* A keen interest in early learning and early childhood development.
* Knowledge of basic Health and Safety & First Aid
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Camberwell and Dulwich Best Start in Life Family Hub are committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people. We conduct value-based interviews
with all posts subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
To be successfully shortlisted candidates need to demonstrate how they meet the credentials and capabilities as set out in the Job Description.
If you would like to apply for the position
please contact Tyler-Renee Hanley or for an application pack.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 – 12 P.M.
Interviews will be held on 9th February 2026
Please note: We do not accept CV's
Completed application forms should be emailed to Tyler-Renee Hanley
Posted applications should be sent to: FAO Tyler-Renee Hanley
Dulwich Wood Family Hub, Lyall Avenue, London, SE21 8QS
To discuss these posts please contact Cheryl Parkinson, Strategic Hub Lead
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £32,907.00-£38,070.00 per year
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* health and Safety & First aid: 1 year (preferred)
* Experience with children: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person