Job title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Support
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Southwark
Job published: 19-01-2026
Job ID: 114666

Job Description

Early Years Practitioner – Southwark – Immediate Start


Do you hold a Level 3 EYFS qualification? Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early development?

We are working with a welcoming early years setting in Southwark to recruit a full-time Early Years Practitioner, starting immediately.

Salary and Contract:

  • £29,500 – £33,500 per year, depending on experience

  • Full-time, immediate start

  • 42 Hours a Week - 8-6pm (Times Vary)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with children in small groups or 1-to-1 to support development

  • Assisting with the delivery of the EYFS framework

  • Supporting children with additional needs and promoting inclusive learning

  • Creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment

What the Setting Offers:

  • Supportive, friendly environment

  • Opportunities to develop EYFS and early years experience

  • Clear pathways for career progression

Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum Level 3 EYFS qualification (essential)

  • Experience supporting children in an early years setting

  • Patient, confident, and enthusiastic about education

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to join a supportive early years setting and make a real difference to children’s learning and development.

This Early Years Practitioner role in Southwark is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced support professional looking to work in a high-performing school with excellent support and development opportunities. Ribbons & Reeves is one of London’s leading Education Recruitment agencies, specialising in placing support staff into long-term and permanent school roles. For more opportunities, search Ribbons & Reeves online or contact us today — we are here to support your next step.

Early Years Practitioner | Southwark | INDHOT