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Early Years Practitioner
Salary: Up to £27,934 per annum for a fully qualified, full-time practitioner
Location: Epsom, Surrey, UK
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week over four days, with the non-working day rotating monthly
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Overview
Our client, a further education college with an on-site nursery, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support children's learning, development and everyday care.
- You will help create an engaging environment for children
- Support play and learning activities
- Observe and record development
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers
The role is worked over four compressed days each week and offers opportunities for further professional development.
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Responsibilities
- Support children with play, learning and development activities
- Provide everyday care, including mealtimes and sleep routines
- Help create an engaging and stimulating environment through creative activities and ideas
- Observe and record children's development
- Plan activities and support around individual children's needs
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent care and support
Requirements
- Genuine interest in childcare and supporting children's development
- Confidence communicating with both adults and children
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Desirable
- Relevant childcare qualification
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Free hot lunchtime meals
- Opportunity to complete a Leadership and Management qualification on site
- Discounted on-site coffee shop, hair and beauty services, gym, sports hall, fitness classes, osteopathy and day nursery
- Free online qualifications
- Approximately five minutes' walk from Ewell East Station with good transport links
Application Process
- The closing date is 10 September 2026, although the vacancy may close earlier
- Interviews will be held as applications are received
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