39 Early Childhood jobs in the United Kingdom

• Early Years Educator (Level 3)
• Nursery School
• Full time
• 8.30am - 4.00pm
• Wandsworth
• Start Date: September 2025
• Contract: ongoing

An outstanding nursery school and day nursery in Roehampton are looking for an Early Years Educator (Level 3) to join their school in September on a full-time basis.

The Role

As an Early Years Educator, you’ll work alongside experienced teachers and early years professionals to support the learning and development of children in a nurturing, play-based environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and leading a range of play-based learning activities
• Completing observations/reports using software
• Meeting with parents and providing daily/termly updates
• Supporting children with special needs

To apply for this role you must have:

• A Level 3 Early Years qualification (suitable for EYFS ratio requirements)
• Proven Early Years’ experience with strong references
• A warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to working with children
• A professional, committed attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

This is a flexible opportunity to work in either the term-time only nursery school or the year-round day care provision, depending on your availability and preference.

The School

This popular, and highly-respected nursery school is based in Roehampton and is rated ‘outstanding’ by ofsted. The school is part of a federation of schools offering Early Years Education to the borough of Wandsworth and benefits from a welcoming, friendly staff team, led by an established management team. They offer an excellent standard of early years education for pupils with modern facilities with a range of indoor and outdoor learning areas including a forest school.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications and experience in Early Years.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.

Nursery Room Leader - Early Years Practitioner - Nursery Nurse

Full time - 40 hours

Baby Room

Practitioner roles also available.

Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Transport links

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Room Lead.

2 - 3 Month Contract with a local Authority

Job Purpose

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Essential Experience Required .

Essential Qualifications Required

Additional information to note

The role closes on 18/08/25

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of developmentally appropriate, child-centred, play-based provision for young children which provides the nurturing environment needed to promote childrens emotional stability, independence, autonomy and creativity.
• Foster positive relationships and close working links with the range of professionals throughout the early childhood structure in order to promote access to wider integrated services for all families and children and support a multi-disciplinary team around the child and family approach. This includes completing and using Early Help Assessments (EHA) and participating in Team around the Child (TAC) meetings where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a partnership with parents that value their contributions and involves them in their childs education, including support for the home learning environment.
• Providing each child with appropriate care throughout the childs time in the outreach services, in partnership with their parent/carers:
• Develop a strong relationship with each child and parent.
• Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the setting.
• Build relationships with parents, ensuring there are regular opportunities to share information on the childs development at home and in the stay and plays.
• Support childrens development through observation, assessment and planning in partnership with parents/carers and other colleagues.
• Develop and maintain appropriate positive behaviour strategies with children.
• Attend and participate in relevant CPD, share the knowledge and ideas gained with colleagues in the setting and lead on further development in this area if required. Also willing to keep up to date with best early years practice, local and national policy.
• Uphold the principles of good practice in inclusion and equal opportunities in all aspects of the role, supporting early identification and intervention strategies at all times.
• Maintain and contribute to the development and consistent use of systems particularly IT systems for planning, observation, assessment and record-keeping.
• Contribute to the development of relevant policies and procedures.
• Draw on the expertise of colleagues within the setting, and outside agencies to meet the needs of individual children.
• Safeguard children through adherence with local and national safeguarding procedures and engagement with early identification and preventative services.
• To undertake other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
• Work during times that will promote direct work with families and the community. This will include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend work as required

Educated to at least GCSE or equivalent with C or above in English language.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in childcare/early years practice with suitable practice placements (e.g. NNEB Certificate, NVQ Level 3 - Childcare/Early Years Care, BTEC Nationals in Childhood Studies or equivalent).
• Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children under 5 in an early year setting.
• Secure knowledge of early childhood development and the importance of early identification and intervention including the range of factors that can inhibit childrens learning and development.
• Understands and delivers flexible, a range of accessible local and community services for children under 5 and their families.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current developments and issues in the education and care of young children, including those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged.
• Promote an inclusive, stimulating environment that supports childrens learning and well-being, including those with SEND, using effective strategies to meet all areas of development particularly prime areas.
• Demonstrate the ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and provide a safe learning environment and recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse.
• Work and communicate effectively with multi-agency teams, contributing to integrated reviews, early help assessments, and support plans such as SEND short-term plans, while supporting policy development.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively contribute and support staff with the observation, assessment, tracking and planning systems in place.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective relationships with parent/carers and support them in promoting their childrens learning and development in the home.
• To have relevant IT skills, be willing to develop these skills as necessary and be familiar with relevant software.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate easily and communicate effectively with children aged birth to 5, listening and responding sensitively.
• High level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and identify future actions for development.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a role model, lead, develop and support staff and services.

Become a Valued Nursery Cook / Chef

Role: Nursery School Cook / Chef

Location: Ealing Broadway W5:

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary: 28000 - 29000

Qualification: Cookery Qualification

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Nursery Cook who has previous experience of being a lead chef or standalone cook managing a small kitchen and planning menus for the nursery.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential.

The Role

Our client are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who already has some experience as a Cook / Chef in a School, Nursery or Care home environment. You will be responsible for:

• Cooking for upto 75 children between the ages of 5 months to 5 years old on a daily basis.
• Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
• Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to set prepare daily menus.
• Maintaining stock rotation.
• Order plaining and budget control on a weekly basis.
• Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained.
• Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training.
• Discount on Childcare Fees
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events.
• Wellbeing Centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• Experience as Cook or Chef;
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, dietary controls and allergy controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all
• Good stock control and rotation skills;
• Experience of managing budget;

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.

Become a Valued Nursery Cook / Chef

Role: Nursery School Cook / Chef

Location: Ealing Broadway W5:

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary: 28000 - 29000

Qualification: Cookery Qualification

Why join our client's Family?

You are an amazing Nursery Cook who has previous experience of being a lead chef or standalone cook managing a small kitchen and planning menus for the nursery.

Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential.

The Role

Our client are looking for an experienced Nursery Cook who already has some experience as a Cook / Chef in a School, Nursery or Care home environment. You will be responsible for:

• Cooking for upto 75 children between the ages of 5 months to 5 years old on a daily basis.
• Ensuring all special dietary requirements are met daily and recorded;
• Working closely with the Manager and Nursery staff to set prepare daily menus.
• Maintaining stock rotation.
• Order plaining and budget control on a weekly basis.
• Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy (including periodically deep cleaning) and ensuring Food Hygiene standards are maintained.
• Adhering to all Nursery policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• Further Training.
• Discount on Childcare Fees
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events.
• Wellbeing Centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• Experience as Cook or Chef;
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, dietary controls and allergy controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all
• Good stock control and rotation skills;
• Experience of managing budget;

How to apply

If this sounds like your perfect position please apply via the link below.

An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.

We are currently working with an Independent school who is looking for a Level 3 Early Years practitioner.

This is a full-time role within the nurserys' baby room due to expansion.

Their new Baby Room welcomes babies from six months to two years old, when they move into the main nursery.

With a staff ratio of 2:1, our little ones receive nurturing care and attention who require qualified, experienced and caring staff.

You will be supported and work with a friendly and professional team of staff. We welcome CV's from newly qualified candidates also.

Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. Connaught Resourcing will carry out background checks including referencing and where required an Enhanced or Standard DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.

We are currently working with an Independent school who is looking for a Level 3 Early Years practitioner.

This is a full-time role within the nurserys' baby room due to expansion.

Their new Baby Room welcomes babies from six months to two years old, when they move into the main nursery.

With a staff ratio of 2:1, our little ones receive nurturing care and attention who require qualified, experienced and caring staff.

You will be supported and work with a friendly and professional team of staff. We welcome CV's from newly qualified candidates also.

Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. Connaught Resourcing will carry out background checks including referencing and where required an Enhanced or Standard DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.

Nursery Teaching Assistant - Jewish Prep School (Pre-Nursery)
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:45pm (Fridays finish at 1:00pm)
Location: North Westminster, London

Are you a warm, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a genuine love for working with toddlers? A respected Jewish preparatory school in Westminster is seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant to support their Pre-Nursery class (ages 2-3) from this September.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity-perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on, nurturing young children, and becoming part of a values-led, community-driven school.

About the School:
Set within a caring Jewish prep school, the Pre-Nursery class offers a welcoming, child-led environment focused on play, early development, and emotional security. The school places a strong emphasis on kindness, community, and respect, while maintaining a warm, family atmosphere.

While no formal qualifications are required for this role, a genuine passion for working with young children is essential. You'll be working closely with the class teacher and Early Years team to support daily routines and learning through play.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 3:45pm

• Friday: 8:30am - 1:00pm (early finish in line with the Jewish calendar)

Who We're Looking For:

• Caring and nurturing - able to build strong bonds with very young children and help them feel safe and supported

• Hands-on and enthusiastic - happy to take part in play, creative activities, and routines like snack time and tidy-up

• Team player - works well under direction but also uses initiative when needed

• Respectful of faith-based education - no prior experience in Jewish settings required, but openness to the school's ethos is important

Requirements:

• Experience working with children aged 2-3 (in nursery, playgroup, or informal settings)

• A positive, reliable, and patient attitude

• Good communication skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Availability to work full-time during term time

Why Apply Through Tradewind?

• Competitive daily pay

• Access to 45+ CPD-accredited training courses

• Personalised support from your own consultant

• Hassle-free online timesheet and availability system

Interested?
Click 'Apply Now' , or get in touch with Nick on (phone number removed) or via (url removed) to learn more.

Come and join a nurturing school where your warmth, energy, and support will help the youngest learners start their school journey with confidence and joy.