EYFS Level 3 Practitioner – January Start - Kingston Upon Thames

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LocationLondon – Kingston
Salary£25k+
Posted15/10/2026
Closing date15/02/2027
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HoursPart time
ContractPermanent
Experienced | Good School | Nursery | Permanent

EYFS Level 3 Practitioner – January Start

Location: Kingston, London
Contract: Part time, all year round
Start date: January
Shift options:

  • 7.30am–1.00pm
  • 12.30pm–6.00pm

About the role

A welcoming nursery in Kingston is seeking qualified and enthusiastic EYFS Level 3 Practitioners to join its team from January.

This is a part-time, all-year-round opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is passionate about supporting young children’s learning, development and wellbeing. You will work as part of a dedicated nursery team to provide high-quality care and engaging learning experiences for children aged 2–5 years.

Essential requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • Have experience working with children aged 2–5 years.
  • Ideally have experience working in a nursery setting.
  • Be available to work one of the advertised shift patterns.
  • Be able to start in January.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality care, support and learning opportunities for children aged 2–5.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
  • Support children’s communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
  • Observe, assess and record children’s progress.
  • Help maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive nursery environment.
  • Support children’s routines, independence and personal development.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and social interaction.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
  • Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery policies.
  • Contribute to the wider life and development of the setting.

About you

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Qualified to Level 3 in a full and relevant Early Years discipline.
  • Experienced working with children aged 2–5.
  • Caring, nurturing and committed to children’s development.
  • Confident planning and supporting play-based learning.
  • Able to observe and assess children accurately.
  • A strong communicator and team player.
  • Organised, reliable and professional.
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.

What’s on offer

  • Part-time, all-year-round position.
  • January start.
  • Choice of morning or afternoon shift.
  • Supportive nursery environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated Early Years team.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference to young children’s development.

Apply now

If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and have experience working with children aged 2–5, please submit your CV via marianne@clarus-education.co.uk

Please state which shift pattern you are available to work. The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. 

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