Early years jobs (0-5 years)

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There are a wide range of Early Years roles available in Hertfordshire and you may choose to work in a nursery or reception provision within a school, or at a standalone nursery school, at a family centre or at a private preschool or day nursery.

Early Years Teachers and Early Years Practitioners may work in schools or in private, voluntary or independent (PVI) settings, including preschools and day care. They work alongside teachers and leaders to support childcare and the learning and development of children aged 0–5. An NVQ Level 3 qualification in early years is mandatory in some posts.

Graduate, qualified EYPs, and those holding the EYT qualification may work as early years specialist teaching assistants in Nursery and Reception classes in maintained schools alongside class teachers and other teaching assistants. The EYT/EYP qualification is not yet recognised as fully qualified teacher status (QTS).

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  • Team Leader

    St Augustine's Under 5's

    Broxbourne Borough Full time

    Salary monthly in arrears

    Closing date: 25th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    St Augustine’s Under 5s are looking for an enthusiastic Team Leader to manage our small and friendly team committed to providing high quality early years care and education for children. The Under 5s were awarded an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report in February 2025. As the Team Leader w...

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  • Summer Holiday Club Activity Leader - Early Years

    Club Excel

    Hertsmere Borough Part time

    £450 - £600Per week

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Club Excel is Hertfordshire's leading holiday club and after-school club operator. We currently run our fun packed activity programmes from venues throughout Hertfordshire and North London. We are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced level 3 childcare, ECT and QTS pr...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

    Batford Day Care

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Annual Salary £25,975.00 (Full Time)

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for a passionate and experienced early years practitioner to help support our children as we build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. Our setting has large, well-equipped rooms with an amazing outdoor environment for children to play in and ...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3

    Batford Day Care

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Annual Salary £27,225.00 (Full Time)

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Batford Day Care are looking for a passionate and experienced early years practitioner to help support our children as we build strong foundations for their life-long learning journey. Our setting has large, well-equipped rooms with an amazing outdoor environment for children to play in and ...

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  • EArly Years Baby Lead

    Bush-E-Babes

    Hertsmere Borough Full time

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    To lead, manage and develop the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, effective safeguarding, and inclusive practice. The Early Years Lead will inspire and support staff to provide a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment wher...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 Or Level 2

    North Bushey Pre-school

    Watford Borough Full time

    £16,905 - £17,967

    Closing date: 31st Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are a passionate hard working team, looking for an enthusiastic and experienced pre-school key worker, who loves working with children and holds a NVQ3 or a NVQ2 in childcare to join our friendly, motivated preschool. We are a term time ONLY pre school based in Highwood primary school. ...

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  • SEN Learning Support Assistant

    St Michael's C of E V A Primary School

    St Albans District Full time

    £24,027 - £25,183Depending upon experience

    Closing date: 3rd Aug 2025 12:00 PM

    We have a vacancy for a Special Educational Needs Support Assistant to provide support to the children in our Reception Class who have additional needs. Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs. The role will include a mix...

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  • Pre-School Practitioner Level 2 or 3

    Potten End Pre-School

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    Salary dependent on experience - min. wage start

    Closing date: 8th Aug 2025 5:00 PM

    Potten End Pre-School is a charity run pre-School catering for 2-4 years olds in a lovely village setting. We have a strong focus on learning through play and developing children in a safe and nurturing environment, preparing them over 2 years towards the transition to primary school. The core pr...

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  • Early Years practitioner

    Little Angels Pre school

    Dacorum Borough Part time

    Depending on qualification and experience

    Closing date: 10th Aug 2025 12:00 PM

    We are a pre school situated in the Bennetts end area of Hemel Hempstead and will soon be opening another setting in Marlowes Hemel Hempstead.  We are looking for a kind, caring, energetic individual for our pre school. We would like you to be able to think on your feet, be cool when ...

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  • SEN Teaching Assistant (EYFS/KS1)

    Fairfields Primary School and Nursery

    Broxbourne Borough Part time

    £24,027 - £24,790

    Closing date: 29th Aug 2025 5:00 PM

    Fairfields Primary School and Nursery is a “Good” School (Ofsted rated 2023) Position:       SEN Teaching Assistant – Part time 30 hours per week -Term time only Grade:           H2 – £24,027.00...

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