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About the Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will help shape a child’s first experiences of learning, friendship, and play. You will be part of a team that brings joy and support to children and their families, creating safe and engaging spaces where every child can flourish.

Responsibilities

• Help shape a child’s first experiences of learning, friendship, and play.
• Create safe and engaging spaces where every child is seen, supported, and given the chance to flourish.
• Work with children aged 0-5 in a community nursery.
• Support the team in planning fun, engaging activities that help children learn through play, indoors and outside.
• Be hands-on throughout the day, including changing nappies, preparing snacks, encouraging independence, and celebrating milestones.
• Act as a key person for a small group of children, understanding their needs and those of their families.
• Ensure every child, including those with additional needs, feels welcome, understood, and able to participate.
• Adapt to the demands of a fast-paced, sometimes noisy and messy role, always focused on helping children feel secure, curious, and cared for.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification recognised by the Department for Education.
• Ideally, some experience working in an early years setting.
• Warmth, patience, and energy.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Openness to learning and adaptability.
• Confidence in building relationships with parents and carers.
• Good understanding of child development, especially for two-year-olds and vulnerable groups.
• Familiarity with the EYFS and safeguarding guidance.
• An Enhanced DBS check and children's barred list.
• First Aid training or willingness to complete it.

Skills

• Childcare
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Understanding of child development
• Knowledge of EYFS
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidance

Location

• Borough (5 days a week)
• Clare Gardens Nursery - 349 Westbourne Park Rd, London W11 1EG
• St Quintin’s Nursery - 90 Highlever Rd, London W10 6PN

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Early years setting experience preferred

Education Level

• Minimum Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Salary/Compensations

• New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.
• Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale.
• Employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow.
• Access to regular training and support.
• Supportive and experienced team.
• Encouragement for new ideas.

About the Company

• RBKC is committed to investing in its people, communities, and future.
• Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses, and unique local places.
• The Council focuses on supporting residents, strengthening its approach, and creating a fairer borough.
• RBKC is a competent and caring Council that takes pride in its work.
• Services are delivered with care and competence.
• The Council listens to residents, acts with integrity, and works together to build a greener, safer, and fairer borough.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.
• Welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.