Job overview Clowns Nursery is relentlessly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Role Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and passionate Early Years Teaching Practitioner to work within our Pre-School Class. Role Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm). A minimum of one academic year is required. Set Holidays: 9 work days at Christmas, 4 work days at Easter, 10 work days at the end of August and all bank holidays Location: Cinderella Path, 153 North End Road, London, NW11 7HZ About the Role Are you passionate about providing engaging, creative, and ambitious learning opportunities for children in a warm and nurturing environment? Would you like to pursue your career in a dynamic, inspiring, and inclusive setting that truly values both staff and child wellbeing, and continuous professional development? If so, this might be the role for you. We are offering qualified applicants an exciting opportunity to join our long-standing, dynamic and experienced team as an Early Years Teaching Practitioner. Responsibilities include: Supporting the day-to-day responsibilities of the class alongside other team members Supporting the team to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment for all children Assisting in the planning of creative, engaging and stimulating activities that meet the age and stage of development of the children Ensuring key children's observations and learning journals are kept up-to-date Complying with company policies and procedures at all times About You We are looking for someone who: Enjoys working in a fast-paced nursery environment Has a flexible, collaborative, and reflective working style Is a team-player with a positive, "can-do" attitude Is reliable and flexible Takes initiative Is articulate with a good command of English Essential Requirements for the Role Candidates must: Have Right to Work status in the UK. Have a registered DBS certificate on the update service or have adequate documents to make an application. Have proof of an accredited qualification (ideally NVQ Level 3) Have experience of working within Early Years Have a good understanding of, and be able to comply with, the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) Have observation, planning and assessment skills that ensure the quality of learning is sustained Have an awareness and growing understanding of Ofsted requirements - particularly Safeguarding and Health and Safety Be enthusiastic and confident in their ability to engage children and extend their learning through play, enabling their emotional, social and educational development. Be committed to the safeguarding of children Be committed to equality and diversity About us Clowns Nursery Manor House Pre-School is an exceptional, independent childcare provider located in a beautiful setting opposite Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath. To give you a snapshot of who we are and what we do, please take a look at our website. Our vision and ethos at Clowns is to develop the right mindset in our children. We believe in fostering a growth mindset to enable the children to develop the skills they need to become confident, life-long learners who go on to lead successful, happy lives. What We Offer Enrolment in the Royal London Workplace Pension Scheme. A friendly and highly supportive manager and staff team A well-resourced nursery environment, with high staff:child ratios Extensive training opportunities Staff Wellbeing Workshops with our qualified Cognitive Development and Wellbeing Lead Applicants must be willing to complete an enhanced DBS certificate application and provide us with two reference contacts, one of whom must be your current (or most recent) employer