Early Years Practitioner

Location: Islington, London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Patterns: Between 8:00am - 6:00pm (e.g. 8am-4pm / 9am-5pm / 10am-6pm)

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About the Role:
A vibrant, welcoming Early Years Children's Centre in the heart of Islington is seeking a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team from September 2025. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a rewarding role within a supportive, nurturing setting committed to providing outstanding care and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Working as part of an experienced and friendly team, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality early years provision and supporting children's development in a warm, inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

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  Provide high standards of care, education and wellbeing for all children

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  Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers

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  Monitor, assess and record children's progress and development

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  Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

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Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of Early Years professionals

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Supportive and inclusive working en#####nment with a child-centred ethos

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Regular professional development and training opportunities

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Excellent opportunities for career progression within a respected Islington setting

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%