Early Years Practitioner - Opossum Nursery

Early Years

Practitioner (EYP)

TheOpossum

Federationis seeking an enthusiastic and committedEarly

Years Practitionerto join our team as soon as possible.We are a

family of schools in East London dedicated to transforming and enriching the

lives of the communities we serve.Our ethos is built on the belief that

every child deserves a high-quality education that inspires and challenges them

to meet their full potential.

The Role

Workplace:Opossum Federation contract

with an initial base atNewport Nursery.

Position:Permanent.

Salary:Scale 6, point 18-21 (£35,520

- £37,134 FTE / £30,689.99 - £32,084.52 Pro Rata).

Hours:36 hours per week, Term Time

Only plus inset days.

9.45am-6pm Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday & Friday

9.45am- 5.45pm Thursday

Key

Responsibilities

Partnership:Work alongside Nursery

teachers to help meet the aims of the setting and implement curriculum

programming.

Child Support:Act as a keyworker for a

group of children, observing and assessing their development and

maintaining accurate records.

Curriculum & Environment:Lead specific activities,

contribute to curriculum development, and share responsibility for

creating a stimulating learning environment.

Parental Engagement:Build trusting relationships

with families and encourage parent involvement in their children’s

learning.

Safeguarding:Share responsibility for the

safety, health, and welfare of children at all times.

Requirements

Qualifications:NNEB/CACHE Level 3 or NVQ

Level 3 in Childcare and Education (Essential).

Education:GCSE Grade A*-C in English

and Maths or equivalent (Essential).

Experience:At least 2 years of

experience working with children aged 0-4 (Essential) and experience with

children with special needs (Essential).

Skills:Excellent communication, ICT

competency (Microsoft and Apple systems), and the ability to work flexibly

in a fast-paced environment.

Compliance:An up-to-date enhanced DBS

disclosure is required.

How to Apply

To discuss the

role or arrange a visit, please contactChloe Foulgerathr@opossumed.org.

Closing

Date:28.06.26Interview

Date:06.07.26

Note:Only applications submitted on the

school's official application form will be considered.