Nursery Practitioner

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Teaching Assistant
Location: Lewisham, London
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join mainstream primary schools in Lewisham. You will work with children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1), supporting their learning, development, and wellbeing in a nurturing classroom environment.

This is a long-term, full-time role offering the opportunity to make a real difference in children's early education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development across EYFS and KS1 in line with the school curriculum
• Assist with planning and delivering play-based and structured learning activities
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and physical development
• Support children's communication, literacy, numeracy, and creative skills
• Promote positive behaviour and help children develop confidence and independence
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to implement individual learning plans where needed
• Observe and record children's progress and share feedback with the teaching team and parents
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children in EYFS/KS1 settings
• A nurturing, patient, and approachable manner
• Knowledge of early years learning principles and development milestones
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A passion for helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally

Desirable (but not essential):

• Early Years or Childcare qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Experience in mainstream schools or nursery settings
• Knowledge of SEN support strategies

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term position in supportive primary schools
• Competitive pay (depending on experience)
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's early education

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

If you are a reliable, enthusiastic teacher who enjoys delivering high-quality lessons across the primary phase, we'd love to hear from you.

TimePlan/Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.