Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3)

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3)
Location: East Dulwich
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £15- £18, dependent on experience

• Are you ready to inspire curious little minds through play, creativity and endless imagination every single day?
• Can you turn story time, messy play and outdoor adventures into magical learning experiences that children will never forget?
• ⭐ Are you looking for a flexible role where every day brings new smiles, exciting challenges and the chance to make a real difference?

TeacherActive is proud to work with a fantastic network of welcoming and vibrant nurseries across East Dulwich, and we are currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3) to join a variety of outstanding Early Years settings from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3) looking for flexible work that suits their lifestyle. Whether you're seeking day-to-day assignments, part-time hours or full-time opportunities, we have a wide range of roles available across East Dulwich, allowing you to gain valuable experience while enjoying the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Our nursery settings are passionate about providing children with engaging, nurturing and stimulating environments where they can learn through exploration, creativity and play. As an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3), you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of experienced nursery teams, supporting children's learning and development while building your own confidence and experience within different Early Years environments.

Every day will bring something new, from leading exciting activities and creative play experiences to supporting children's communication, independence and social development. You'll help create safe, inclusive and engaging learning spaces where children feel happy, supported and encouraged to thrive, while building positive relationships with families and colleagues.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for greater flexibility or someone eager to broaden your Early Years experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy rewarding work across a range of excellent nursery settings throughout East Dulwich.

The successful Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3) will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, wellbeing and development
• Exposure to working with children within an EYFS or nursery setting (preferred but not essential)
• An understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A caring, patient, enthusiastic and positive approach
• Paediatric First Aid training (preferred but not essential)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one (preferred but not essential)

As an Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3), you'll enjoy the variety of working across multiple fantastic nurseries in East Dulwich, giving you the opportunity to build your experience, develop new skills and find the type of setting that suits you best while making a positive impact on children's early learning journeys.

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to support you throughout registration and onboarding
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible day-to-day, part-time and full-time opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a range of welcoming and supportive nursery settings across East Dulwich
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your pay.

Ready to make every day an adventure and help little learners flourish? Click APPLY NOW, and Shahana Chowdhury will be in touch to discuss this exciting Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 and 3) opportunity.

Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 0207 858 6655

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.