Horizon Teachers are recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to work in a prestigious independent school located in Camden. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and creative practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s early development within a nurturing and stimulating Early Years environment.
Key Responsibilities of an Early Years Practitioner:
Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote children’s language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in line with the EYFSEYFS framework.
Foster a warm, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent learning.
Observe children regularly, tracking progress and contributing to developmental records and reports to support individual learning journeys.
Build and maintain positive relationships with parents, ensuring clear communication around progress, development, and any key updates.
Support classroom organisation and daily routines, including activity preparation, mealtimes, and maintaining a safe and tidy learning space.
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure consistency and high standards of care across the Early Years setting.
Adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and child welfare policies at all times.What we are looking for in an Early Years Practitioner:
Level 6 Childcare qualification (or equivalent) in Early Years Education.
Strong experience working with young children, ideally within an independent school or similar setting.
A creative and forward-thinking approach to Early Years learning and development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence liaising with parents and colleagues.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
A warm, caring, and approachable nature with a genuine passion for Early Years education.
A solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.Why work with Horizon Teachers?
Horizon Teachers is committed to ensuring our staff are happy in their roles – please see our 4.9-star Google reviews ⭐
We offer a FREE online Safeguarding Course to support you in your role within education.
You will be paid the permanent equivalent rate after 12 weeks, and in many cases from day one.
We are like you – many of our consultants have first-hand experience working in education and are passionate about supporting schools, teachers, and support staff.
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Horizon Teachers, part of OperamOperam Education Group, is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBSDBS and safer recruitment checks in line with DfEDfE guidelines.
OperamOperam Education Group includes:
Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you’ll require an enhanced DBSDBS check, and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement.
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent