Early Years Educator Petts Wood

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Petts Wood
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Level 3 Early Years qualification EYFS knowledge Safeguarding and child protection Teamwork and collaboration Effective communication Planning and observation First aid qualification Creating stimulating learning environments

FULL DESCRIPTION

Early Years Educator Petts Wood

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Early Years Practitioner, Level 3, for their Petts Wood branch. The role includes planning, observation, assessment, and providing a stimulating inclusive environment. Benefits include Employee Ownership Trust, private health insurance, pension, and training.

Description

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and caring practitioners to work in our Petts Wood branch. Our Nursery Practitioner will be expected to support the staff team with the planning, observation and assessment. You will assist in providing stimulating and varied inclusive learning opportunities for all, ensuring the safety and well-being of children at all times.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been established for over 20 years, priding ourselves in providing high quality, stimulating, sustainable and natural environments for children aged 4 months – 5 years. While dedicating ourselves to raising the standard in Early Years.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Ability to provide and maintain a high quality, stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
  • To plan and prepare purposeful learning opportunities using a range of creative approaches which foster curiosity.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team, sharing experience and knowledge.
  • Provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children.
  • A good understanding of the EYFS and experience of working with children within the early years.

Benefits

  • Employee Ownership Trust
  • 5 days permitted leave each year
  • A competitive salary.
  • Private Health insurance with Benenden.
  • Locations with excellent access to public transport.
  • 28 days holiday a year including Christmas closure and Bank Holidays.
  • Holiday scheme that increases with service.
  • Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 4% of salary.
  • Excellent professional development and further training with regular on the job support.
  • Dedicated staff training days with site closure.
  • Online learning journals.

Requirements

  • A Level 3 full and relevant qualification in Early Years Childcare.
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
  • An enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitude to work.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to work in partnership with parents.
  • Comply with all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’ policies and procedures.
  • To participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
  • Hold an appropriate first aid qualification or be willing to undertake one.

DBS Clearance

This appointment is subject to you receiving satisfactory references and DBS clearance

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