Early Years Practitioner – Level 3 Location: Kingston, Southwest London Start Date: January 2027 Salary: £24,000 – £25,500 pro rata, dependent on experience Hours: Part-time, 12:30pm – 6:00pm, 27.5 hours per week Contract: All year round, 52 weeks per year Setting: Independent Girls’ Preparatory School We are delighted to be recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery team at an outstanding independent girls’ preparatory school in Kingston. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in supporting the learning, development and care of children within the pre-school. You will work closely with the teaching team to provide engaging learning experiences and ensure that every child feels safe, valued and supported. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS framework Building warm, positive and nurturing relationships with children Supporting children through play-based learning and planned activities Observing, assessing and recording children’s progress across the EYFS Contributing to learning journals, observations and next steps Supporting children with additional needs and promoting inclusive practice Ensuring children’s health, safety and wellbeing at all times Working collaboratively with teachers and the wider nursery team Communicating positively with parents and carers Supporting the preparation of learning resources and classroom displaysAbout You Level 3 qualified in Early Years Education or holds another full and relevant Level 3 EYFS qualification Experienced working with children in an early year setting, ideally with 3-year-olds Knowledgeable about the EYFS statutory framework Warm, caring and genuinely passionate about working with young children A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team Why Horizon Teachers We always look to pay our Teachers/Support Staff the highest rates possible Earn up to £300 in vouchers of your choice for successful referrals We are currently having our busiest year & placing more staff than ever before 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