<div><p>Looking for a role where you can make a difference from day one?</p><p>We are working with a number of friendly and well‑established nursery settings across Epping Forest who are seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their teams.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to support children during the most important stage of their development, helping them build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning through engaging play‑based experiences. Many of our settings also support children with additional needs, making this a fantastic opportunity for practitioners who are passionate about inclusive education and early intervention.</p><h3>Your Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Supporting children aged 0–5 years with their learning and development</li><li>Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework</li><li>Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment</li><li>Supporting childrens personal care and wellbeing needs</li><li>Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues</li><li>Supporting children with SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, and social and emotional development</li><li>Working alongside SENCOs and nursery leaders to implement individual support strategies</li><li>Observing, monitoring and recording childrens progress</li></ul><h3>What Were Looking For:</h3><ul><li>Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred but not essential for experienced candidates)</li><li>Previous experience within a nursery, preschool or childcare setting</li><li>Experience supporting children with SEND or a willingness to develop SEND knowledge</li><li>A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>A genuine passion for Early Years education and inclusion</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>Opportunities across a variety of nursery settings in Epping Forest</li><li>Flexible working options available</li><li>Competitive rates of pay</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development, including SEND‑focused CPD</li><li>Long‑term and permanent opportunities available</li></ul><h3>Suitable For:</h3><ul><li>Early Years Practitioners</li><li>Nursery Practitioners</li><li>Nursery Assistants</li><li>Early Years Educators</li><li>Preschool Practitioners</li><li>Childcare Professionals</li><li>SEND Early Years Support Staff</li></ul><p>If youre passionate about giving children the best start in life and believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, wed love to hear from you.</p></div>