EYFS Practitioner

A welcoming and well-respected Catholic primary school in the Chiswick area is seeking a dedicated EYFS Practitioner to join their Early Years team on a full-time basis with an immediate start available.

About the role

EYFS Practitioner – Full-Time
Primary School Setting
Location: Chiswick
Start Date: ASAP

As an EYFS Practitioner, you will support children within the Early Years setting through engaging, play-based learning and structured activities in line with the EYFS framework. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to help create a safe, stimulating, and caring learning environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting learning and development within the EYFS setting
• Assisting with play-based and structured learning activities
• Supporting observations and progress tracking
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social development
• Creating a nurturing and engaging classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with staff and parents

About the school

The school is a friendly and inclusive faith-based primary setting with a strong reputation within the local community. Staff are supportive and collaborative, and the leadership team places great value on creating a positive and welcoming working environment. The school is known for its warm atmosphere, strong values, and well-behaved pupils.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS Practitioner you will:

• Level 3 EYFS qualification
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Caring, proactive, and patient approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Level 3 EYFS qualification

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].