Early Years Teaching Practitioner
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | NW11 7HZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Clowns Nursery Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EYTPNov2025 |
Summary
Clowns Nursery is relentlessly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and passionate Early Years Teaching Practitioner to work within our Pre-School Class.
Role Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm). A minimum of one academic year is required.
Set Holidays: 9 work days at Christmas, 4 work days at Easter, 10 work days at the end of August and all bank holidays
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: up to £30,000.00 (dependent on qualification and previous experience)
Location: Cinderella Path, 153 North End Road, London, NW11 7HZ
About the Role:
Are you passionate about inspiring young children through creative, engaging, and ambitious learning experiences? Do you want to grow your career in a dynamic, inclusive setting that truly values the wellbeing of both staff and children?
We are offering qualified Early Years practitioners an exciting opportunity to join our long-standing, experienced team. In this role, you will support the delivery of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
Key responsibilities:
- Have experience working within Early Years.
- Support the day-to-day running of the class alongside other team members.
- Help provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all children.
- Assist in planning creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Keep key children’s observations and learning journals up-to-date.
- Follow nursery policies and procedures at all times.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working in a lively, fast-paced nursery environment.
- Has a flexible, collaborative, and reflective working style.
- Is a proactive team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Takes initiative and adapts to different situations with ease.
- Communicates clearly and articulately, with a good command of English.
Essential Requirements:
Candidates must:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK.
- Current enhanced DBS certificate - preferably on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Have an accredited Early Years qualification (ideally NVQ Level 3 or above).
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and an awareness of safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate observation, planning, and assessment skills to ensure high-quality learning.
- Be confident and enthusiastic in engaging children and extending their learning through play.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us:
Clowns Nursery is a dynamic independent early years provider set in a beautiful location, close to Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park.
Our ethos is centred on fostering a Growth Mindset in children, helping them develop the skills to become confident, curious, and lifelong learners. We believe in fostering a Growth Mindset in both children and staff in a supportive, inspiring environment.
What We Offer:
- Enrolment in the Royal London Workplace Pension Scheme.
- A friendly and highly supportive Head and Senior Leadership Team.
- Well-resourced nursery environment with high staff-to-child ratios.
- Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development and training.
- Staff Wellbeing Workshops, led by our qualified Cognitive Development and Wellbeing Lead.
How to Apply
Download and complete our application form (CVs alone cannot be accepted, but may be included as a supplement) and email it to Miss Dudzai Pswarayi (Operations Manager) at dudzai@clownsnursery.co.uk Our application can be found online on the Join our Team page, accessible from our main page.
Selected applicants will be invited for an initial Teams or Zoom interview. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited to spend a day in the setting to meet the children and staff. Applicants will be asked to participate in the days routine, including planned and child initiated activities and free play.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, friendly and passionate Early Years Teaching Practitioner to work within our Pre-School Class.
Role Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm). A minimum of one academic year is required.
Set Holidays: 9 work days at Christmas, 4 work days at Easter, 10 work days at the end of August and all bank holidays
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: up to £30,000.00 (dependent on qualification and previous experience)
Location: Cinderella Path, 153 North End Road, London, NW11 7HZ
About the Role:
Are you passionate about inspiring young children through creative, engaging, and ambitious learning experiences? Do you want to grow your career in a dynamic, inclusive setting that truly values the wellbeing of both staff and children?
We are offering qualified Early Years practitioners an exciting opportunity to join our long-standing, experienced team. In this role, you will support the delivery of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
Key responsibilities:
- Have experience working within Early Years.
- Support the day-to-day running of the class alongside other team members.
- Help provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all children.
- Assist in planning creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Keep key children’s observations and learning journals up-to-date.
- Follow nursery policies and procedures at all times.
About You:
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working in a lively, fast-paced nursery environment.
- Has a flexible, collaborative, and reflective working style.
- Is a proactive team player with a positive, “can-do” attitude.
- Takes initiative and adapts to different situations with ease.
- Communicates clearly and articulately, with a good command of English.
Essential Requirements:
Candidates must:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK.
- Current enhanced DBS certificate - preferably on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Have an accredited Early Years qualification (ideally NVQ Level 3 or above).
- Strong understanding of the EYFS and an awareness of safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrate observation, planning, and assessment skills to ensure high-quality learning.
- Be confident and enthusiastic in engaging children and extending their learning through play.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About us:
Clowns Nursery is a dynamic independent early years provider set in a beautiful location, close to Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park.
Our ethos is centred on fostering a Growth Mindset in children, helping them develop the skills to become confident, curious, and lifelong learners. We believe in fostering a Growth Mindset in both children and staff in a supportive, inspiring environment.
What We Offer:
- Enrolment in the Royal London Workplace Pension Scheme.
- A friendly and highly supportive Head and Senior Leadership Team.
- Well-resourced nursery environment with high staff-to-child ratios.
- Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development and training.
- Staff Wellbeing Workshops, led by our qualified Cognitive Development and Wellbeing Lead.
How to Apply
Download and complete our application form (CVs alone cannot be accepted, but may be included as a supplement) and email it to Miss Dudzai Pswarayi (Operations Manager) at dudzai@clownsnursery.co.uk Our application can be found online on the Join our Team page, accessible from our main page.
Selected applicants will be invited for an initial Teams or Zoom interview. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited to spend a day in the setting to meet the children and staff. Applicants will be asked to participate in the days routine, including planned and child initiated activities and free play.