Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)

Academics in Canterbury are currently recruiting for a Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join a friendly, supportive, and well-established nursery team within a welcoming early years setting in Canterbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with children aged birth to five who thrives in a nurturing and busy nursery environment and enjoys making a real difference each day as an Early Years Practitioner in Canterbury.

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and early education in line with the EYFS framework
• Create a stimulating, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Observe, plan, and assess children's development using Development Matters (2023)
• Contribute to summative assessments and developmental reports
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues within a supportive setting in Canterbury

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a recognised Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Have recent experience working within a nursery or similar early years setting
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Be confident completing observations and supporting learning outcomes
• Be proactive, caring, and a strong team player

• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Flexible working hours
• Generous holiday allowance, including a 2-week closure over Christmas and New Year

If you're passionate about early years education and looking to progress your career as an Early Years Practitioner, we'd love to hear from you!