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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  • Pre School Practitioner

    Little Robins Pre School Limited

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Negotiable subject to experience Pro Rata

    Closing date: 16th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Little Robins is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 or equivalent pre school practitioner.to join our small team. We are based in Alban City School, St Albans. The post is Mon to Fri 8.30 - 3.30 term time only pay is pro rata. Starting September 2025.  

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  • Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

    Therfield First School

    North Hertfordshire District Part time

    £24,027 - £25,183H2-H3

    Closing date: 17th Jul 2025 3:00 PM

    Are you caring, enthusiastic, friendly and a team player? If so, you may be just the person we are looking for.  Therfield is a creative school where our motto of Bringing Learning to Life is at the heart of everything that we do. Our school is a happy and nurturing place and we pride oursel...

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  • Early Years Practitioner - Level 3 or Level 2

    Berrygrove Early Years Centre

    Watford Borough Full / part time

    Weekly via BACs

    Closing date: 17th Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for a vibrant new member to join our team. Someone that can provide fun learning activities and expriences to meet the children's needs and interests. It is a busy, rewarding position at our setting with two rooms for 2 year olds and 3 years plus. We offer preschool...

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  • Early Years Educator

    Flamstead Preschool

    Dacorum Borough Full / part time

    Competitive rates of pay

    Closing date: 23rd Jul 2025 5:00 PM

    Flamstead Preschool are looking for passionate, experienced practitioners to join our friendly team. The ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification and have experince in early childhood education working with children in a preschool setting as well as being nurturing and ...

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  • Early Years Practitioner

    St Hilda's School

    St Albans District Part time

    £20,533 - £24,155Own salary scale, aligned with Herts Pay Scale

    Closing date: 24th Jul 2025 12:00 AM

    St Hilda’s Harpenden is a small, caring and stimulating Girls’ Prep School and is seeking to appoint a Early Years Practitioner part time from September 2025 to join our dedicated team. The position is Term Time only. This role is to work across our Puffins (2-3) and Kittiwakes (3-4...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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